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Fowl Common

Fowl has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

"The farmer was proud of his heritage flock, which he knew were true descendants of the red jungle fowl."

2

the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food

"The chef marinated the chicken before roasting it to serve up some delicious grilled fowl."

3

A bird.

"The farmer counted the fowl before locking up the coop for the night."

Verb
1

hunt fowl

"The hunter spent all morning tracking and shooting ducks before sunset."

2

hunt fowl in the forest

"The hunter spent all morning tracking and shooting waterfowl deep within the marshy forest."

3

To hunt fowl.

"The early morning mist made it difficult to spot and shoot the fowl before they took flight."