junglefowl

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of four semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds of the genus Gallus, native to southeast Asia, including the red junglefowl or domestic chicken.

Etymology

Compound from English jungle + English fowl.

Origin

English

fowl

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