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guinea fowl
noun
: a gray-and-white spotted bird that is commonly raised for food
Full Definition of GUINEA FOWL
: an African bird (Numida meleagris) related to the pheasants, raised for food in many parts of the world, and marked by a bare neck and head and slaty plumage speckled with white; broadly : any of several related birds
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First Known Use of GUINEA FOWL
1749
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guinea fowl
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Definition of GUINEA FOWL for Kids
: a dark gray African bird that is sometimes raised for food
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