poultry
/ˈpoʊltri/
noun
- Birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese that are raised for their meat or eggs.
- We bought fresh poultry from the local market for Sunday dinner.
- The farmer raises poultry for both eggs and meat.
- Poultry farming is a major industry in this region.
- The meat from these birds, used as food.
- She prefers poultry over red meat for health reasons.
- The recipe calls for two pounds of poultry, such as chicken or turkey.
- The store sells a variety of poultry, including whole chickens and duck breasts.
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