lơ-go
Definition
- Noun:
- Leghorn: A breed of chicken originating from Italy, known for its prolific egg-laying, particularly of white eggs. It is a common term in agriculture and animal husbandry.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trang trại của họ nuôi rất nhiều gà lơ-go. (Their farm raises many Leghorn chickens.)
- Gà lơ-go đẻ trứng trắng. (Leghorn chickens lay white eggs.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in agricultural contexts to specify this breed. It is rarely used in general conversation outside of farming or poultry-related discussions.
Variants and Related Words
- Gà lơ-go: This is the full, more common phrase meaning "Leghorn chicken." The word "lơ-go" is typically used in conjunction with "gà."
- Gà lơ-go được ưa chuộng trong ngành chăn nuôi công nghiệp. (Leghorn chickens are favored in the industrial farming sector.)
Synonyms
- Leghorn: The direct English equivalent and breed name.
Notes on Usage
- "Lơ-go" is a loanword adapted from "Leghorn." It is a specialized term. In everyday Vietnamese, if referring to chickens in general, more common words like "gà" (chicken) or "gà mái" (hen) are used. "Lơ-go" specifically denotes the breed.