Cornish Fowl (Noun)
Meaning
English breed of compact domestic fowl; raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Cornish fowl is an English breed of compact domestic fowl raised primarily to crossbreed to produce roasters for the table.
- Farmers often crossbreed the Cornish fowl with other breeds to produce high-quality roasting chickens.
- The Cornish fowl's broad breast and short legs make it an ideal choice for crossbreeding to produce fast-growing roasters.
- Cornish fowl are prized for their fast growth rate and are often used in commercial poultry production to produce roasting chickens.
- Due to their excellent foraging abilities and hardiness, Cornish fowl are sometimes kept in small backyard flocks for their eggs and meat.