FOWL Meaning and
Definition
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Fowl is a noun that refers to birds, particularly those that are commonly domesticated and raised for their meat or eggs. This term is usually applied to birds of the order Galliformes, which includes chicken, turkey, pheasant, quail, and other similar species.
Fowl can also include waterfowl, such as ducks and geese, which are often hunted for sport or consumed as food. These birds are characterized by their webbed feet and ability to swim.
In a broader sense, fowl can refer to any bird, regardless of its domestic or wild status, especially in older or more literary contexts. It is considered a more general term for birds in comparison to specific species designations.
The meat from fowl is often regarded as a delicacy and is consumed widely around the world due to its nutritional value and taste. It is commonly used in various recipes and culinary preparations, from roasting and grilling to stewing and sautéing.
Furthermore, fowl can also be used to describe the act of hunting or capturing birds, especially for food or sport. This can involve methods such as shooting, trapping, or using trained birds of prey.
To summarize, fowl refers to birds, particularly domesticated or commonly hunted species, and their meat, eggs, or the act of hunting them.
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• A cock or hen; a bird; poultry.
• To take or catch birds for food, or as game.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FOWL
The word "fowl" has its origins in Old English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "fugol" or "fugel", which referred to any bird, specifically a bird that was caught or hunted. This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fuglaz", meaning "bird". The word "fowl" gradually became more specific to refer to domesticated or game birds, often used for food, while the more general term "bird" is used for any type of avian creature.
Idioms with the word FOWL
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neither fish nor fowl
The idiom "neither fish nor fowl" is used to describe something or someone that does not fit into any established category or group. It implies a sense of ambiguity or being neither one thing nor another.
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be neither fish nor fowl
The idiom "be neither fish nor fowl" refers to something or someone that does not belong to a specific category or group, making it difficult to define or classify them. It denotes something or someone that is ambiguous, undefined, or does not fit into established categories or expectations.
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neither fish, flesh, nor fowl
The idiom "neither fish, flesh, nor fowl" is used to describe something or someone that does not fit into any specific category or does not conform to established norms or expectations. It implies that the subject or situation is neither one thing nor another, preventing easy classification or identification.
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neither fish nor fowl (nor good red herring)
The idiom "neither fish nor fowl (nor good red herring)" is used to describe something or someone that does not fit into any established category or known classification. It often refers to something or someone that is difficult to define or categorize, displaying characteristics of multiple things without fully embodying any one of them. It can also imply a sense of being an outsider or not fitting in with a particular group or situation.
Similar spelling words for FOWL
- follow,
- folly,
- foul,
- yowl,
- foully,
- foal,
- bowl,
- foil,
- fool,
- owl,
- Foley,
- folio,
- fowle,
- jowl,
- howl,
- folie.
Conjugate verb Fowl
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