cochin

/'kɔtʃin/ Cách viết khác : (cochin-china) /'kɔtʃin'tʃainə/

Thân thiện

A farmer feeds grain to a white Cochin in the barnyard.

Definition

Noun: - A breed of large domestic fowl originating in Asia, characterized by its dense, soft plumage and fully feathered legs and feet.

Usage

• The word "cochin" is used as a singular noun to refer to an individual chicken of this breed or to the breed collectively.
• It is a proper noun when referring to the specific breed name, often capitalized as "Cochin."
• It functions as a count noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Cochin bantam": A smaller variety of the Cochin breed.
  • The Cochin bantam is just as heavily feathered as the standard size.

Variants and Related Words

• Cochin-China: An older, historical name for the breed, referencing its supposed origin in the Cochinchina region of Vietnam.
  • The Cochin-China fowl was first imported to Europe in the 19th century.

Synonyms

• Cochin chicken: A more descriptive full name for the breed.
• Shanghai (historical): An early name used for these birds when they were first exported.

Notes

• The Cochin is primarily an ornamental or show bird today, valued for its appearance and gentle temperament rather than for high egg or meat production.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs

Từ đồng nghĩa

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