plymouth rock

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plymouth rock

A Plymouth Rock hen sits on a nest of straw in a sunny farmyard.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An American breed of domestic fowl: "Plymouth Rock" refers to a specific, hardy breed of chicken, known for its barred (striped) black and white feathers and its value as both a source of eggs and meat.
    • A boulder in Plymouth, Massachusetts: "Plymouth Rock" is a famous historical landmark, a large granite boulder traditionally identified as the site where William Bradford and the Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower first stepped ashore in 1620.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Breed of Chicken):

    • The farmer raises Plymouth Rocks because they are excellent dual-purpose birds.
    • The barred Plymouth Rock is a popular choice for backyard flocks.

  • Noun (Historical Landmark):

    • Tourists often visit Plymouth Rock to see a symbol of America's founding.
    • The exact location where the Pilgrims landed is debated, but tradition points to Plymouth Rock.
Advanced Usage
  • "the spirit of Plymouth Rock": This phrase can be used metaphorically to refer to the pioneering, foundational spirit associated with the Pilgrims and early American settlement.
    • The settlers moved west with the spirit of Plymouth Rock in their hearts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pilgrims (n): The English settlers who founded Plymouth Colony and are associated with the landmark.
  • Mayflower (n): The ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620.
  • Barred Rock (n): A common informal name for the Plymouth Rock breed of chicken, referring to its feather pattern.
Synonyms
  • Landmark (n): For the historical site, a synonym could be "monument" or "historical site."
  • Breed (n): For the chicken, a synonym is "variety" or "strain" of poultry.
Related Phrases
  • "As American as Plymouth Rock": An idiom (though less common than others like "apple pie") used to describe something quintessentially American or rooted in early American history.
    • That old-fashioned fair is as American as Plymouth Rock.
plymouth rock

A Plymouth Rock hen sits on a nest of straw in a sunny farmyard.

Noun
  1. an American breed of domestic fowl
  2. a boulder in Plymouth supposed to be where the Pilgrims disembarked from the Mayflower

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