Pullet (Noun)
Meaning 1
Flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The grocer was offering discounted prices on pullet, which caught the attention of many bargain hunters in the area.
- Pullet, a medium-sized young chicken, is considered suitable for frying and roasting due to its tender meat.
- She decided to cook pullet for dinner as it was a healthier alternative to larger chicken cuts.
- At the restaurant, they specialized in cooking the most delicious and crispy pullet with a wide variety of seasonings.
- Farmers focused on raising young pullet for human consumption as they mature quickly and have low maintenance costs.
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Meaning 2
Young hen usually less than a year old.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pullet began laying small eggs after about six months of age but didn't reach full production until a year later.
- Pullets are often raised in a separate section of the farm to prevent disease transmission to the older hens.
- After only a few months the pullet grew strong and healthy under the farm owner's skilled care.
- It was not unusual for these pullets to begin challenging the older hens for dominance within a few weeks of introduction.
- The farmer waited anxiously for the new pullet's first egg which signaled her entry into egg-laying maturity.