Cornish fowl

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A breed of domestic chicken: The Cornish fowl is an English breed of compact domestic fowl, primarily raised for meat production.
    • A crossbreeding bird: It is chiefly used to crossbreed with other breeds to produce fast-growing, meaty chickens, particularly those marketed as roasters.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The farmer introduced Cornish fowl into his flock to improve the meat quality of the offspring.
    • Cornish fowl are valued for their broad breasts and rapid growth.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cornish cross": A common term for the hybrid offspring resulting from crossing a Cornish fowl with another breed, like a White Plymouth Rock, specifically bred for meat.
    • Most of the chicken sold in supermarkets is a Cornish cross.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cornish hen (n): A marketing term for a young, small broiler chicken, often of the Cornish cross breed.
    • We served roasted Cornish hens for dinner.
Synonyms
  • Cornish chicken: Another name for the Cornish fowl breed.
  • Indian Game (historical name): An older name for the breed, reflecting its initial development.
Noun
  1. English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters

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