poult

A farmer feeds grain to a poult in the barnyard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A young domestic fowl: "poult" refers to a young chicken, turkey, or other game bird, especially one that is being raised for meat or egg production.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer carefully monitored the health of each poult in the brooder. (A young turkey or chicken being raised.)
  • Poults require a warm, safe environment to thrive during their first few weeks. (Young domestic fowl in general.)

Advanced Usage

• "Poult" in agricultural contexts: Often used specifically to describe a young turkey (a turkey poult) in poultry farming.

  • The turkey poults were vaccinated against common diseases. (Young turkeys receiving medical care.)

• "Poult" vs. "chick": While "chick" can refer to any young bird, "poult" is more specific to domesticated fowl like chickens, turkeys, and pheasants.

  • The pheasant poult was released into the wild after being raised in captivity. (A young game bird.)

Variants and Related Words

• Poultry (n): domestic fowl, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese, raised for meat or eggs.

  • The farm specializes in raising poultry for the local market. (Domestic fowl collectively.)

• Poultice (n): a soft, moist mass applied to the body to relieve soreness or inflammation (note: this is a different word, not directly related to "poult").

  • She applied a poultice to the wound to reduce swelling. (A medical treatment.)

Synonyms

• Chick: a young bird, especially a young chicken.
• Fledgling: a young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers (broader term).
• Broiler: a young chicken raised for meat (specific to chickens).

Related Idioms

• "Poult" is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs due to its specialized, technical nature. It appears almost exclusively in farming, veterinary, or ornithological contexts.