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fowl

[faʊl]

fowl Definition

  • 1a bird of a type that is used for food, such as chickens and turkeys
  • 2the flesh of birds such as chickens and turkeys used as food

Using fowl: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fowl" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I bought some fowl at the market for dinner tonight.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves a variety of fowl dishes.

  • Example

    She cooked a delicious fowl soup for lunch.

fowl Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fowl

Phrases with fowl

  • birds that are hunted for sport or food, such as ducks and geese

    Example

    He enjoys hunting wild fowl in the fall.

  • foul play

    unfair or dishonest behavior, especially in sports or games

    Example

    The referee suspected foul play and stopped the game.

  • offensive or vulgar language

    Example

    He was reprimanded for using fowl language in front of his colleagues.

Origins of fowl

from Old English 'fugol', meaning 'bird'

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Summary: fowl in Brief

The term 'fowl' [faʊl] refers to birds that are used for food, such as chickens and turkeys. It also refers to the meat of these birds. 'Fowl' can be used in phrases like 'wild fowl,' which denotes birds that are hunted for sport or food, and 'foul play,' which means unfair or dishonest behavior, especially in sports or games.