cochin china
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Proper noun 1. A historical region and former French colony in Southeast Asia: Cochin China refers to the southernmost region of Vietnam, centered on the Mekong Delta. Historically, it was a French colony from the 1860s until 1949. 2. A breed of large domestic fowl: The Cochin China is an Asian breed of large chicken known for its substantial size, very dense and fluffy plumage, and fully feathered legs and feet.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Historical region):
- Saigon was the capital of the colony of Cochin China.
- French influence was particularly strong in Cochin China.
- Proper noun (Breed of fowl):
- The Cochin China is a popular exhibition bird due to its impressive appearance.
- Our farm raises several Cochin China hens for their gentle nature.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical contexts to distinguish the southern third of modern Vietnam from the central (Annam) and northern (Tonkin) regions during the colonial period.
- When referring to the chicken breed, it is frequently shortened to simply "Cochin" in modern poultry circles.
Variants and Related Words
- Cochin: The common shortened name for the Cochin China breed of chicken.
- Cochinchina: An alternative, often historical, spelling of the region's name.
Synonyms
- For the region: Southern Vietnam, Nam Kỳ (Vietnamese name), French Cochinchina.
- For the breed: Cochin, Shanghai (an older or related name for similar birds).
Notes on Meaning
This word has two distinct and unrelated primary meanings: 1. A geopolitical and historical term for a region. 2. A zoological/agricultural term for a specific breed of poultry.
The name for the chicken breed originates from the historical region, as Western traders likely first encountered these birds in ports of that area.
Noun
- Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs