pullet

noun pul·let \ˈpu̇-lət\

: a young chicken and especially one that is less than a year old

Full Definition of PULLET

: a young hen; specifically : a hen of the domestic chicken less than a year old

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Origin of PULLET

Middle English polet, from Anglo-French pullet young bird, chicken, diminutive of pulle, poule young animal, from Late Latin pullus, from Latin, young animal, chicken, sprout — more at foal

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

PULLET Defined for Kids

pullet

noun pul·let \ˈpu̇-lət\

Definition of PULLET for Kids

: a young hen

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