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rooster
noun roost·er \ˈrüs-tər also ˈru̇s-\
: an adult male chicken
Full Definition of ROOSTER
1
a : an adult male domestic chicken : cock b : an adult male of various birds other than the domestic chicken
2
: a cocky or vain man
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First Known Use of ROOSTER
1772
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rooster
noun roost·er \ˈrü-stər\
Definition of ROOSTER for Kids
: an adult male chicken
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