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Synonyms & Similar Words
fowl
bird
poultry
hen
rooster
capon
pullet
chick
broiler
layer
turkey
duck
goose
gamebird
galliform
birdling
hatchling
chickling
peep
cheep
squab
poult
cockerel
biddy
cluck
domestic fowl
farm bird
Meaning of Chicken
The primary meaning of the word "chicken" refers to a domestic or wild bird, typically of the species Gallus gallus domesticus.
Definitions
- A domesticated bird native to Southeast Asia, raised for its meat and eggs
- A person who is cowardly or fearful
- A game bird, especially the young of a grouse or partridge
Etymology of Chicken
The word "chicken" originates from Old English "cicen," which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kukin-," and is also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "geu-," meaning to call or cry, possibly referring to the bird's distinctive sound
Historical usage dates back to the 14th century when the term "chicken" referred to the young of a domestic fowl, and later came to include the adult bird as well
Example Uses
- The farmer raised chickens for their eggs and meat
- She's not going to skydive, she's a chicken when it comes to heights
- The hunter went out to catch a wild chicken for dinner