Poultry (Noun)
Meaning 1
Flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
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Meaning 2
A domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Farmers breed a variety of poultry, including chickens and turkeys, to produce meat and eggs.
- Many farms in the countryside are specialized in poultry and offer farm-to-table experiences for visitors.
- Keeping poultry can be a rewarding hobby for backyard enthusiasts and rural farmers alike.
- Veterinarians with a specialty in poultry work closely with egg farms and broiler production companies to monitor health.
- Students learn about the role of poultry in modern agriculture in an introduction to agricultural sciences class.