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chicken

/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large domesticated fowl, Gallus gallus domesticus, derived from the red jungle fowl of Southeast Asia. Chickens are omnivores and are kept for their meat, eggs, and feathers.

    - "The chicken is a common source of food for many people."
    - "My grandmother raised chickens on her farm."
    - "Chickens lay eggs which are often eaten for breakfast."
  • verb

    To behave like a chicken, act foolishly or cowardly.

    - "He chickened out and didn't go skydiving."
    - "Don't chicken out on the final exam."
    - "The rooster crows and the chickens chicken."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/



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  2. /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/



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Synonyms

biddy , chook , spring chicken , twink , fledgling
Rhymes
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hen , den , wen , then
Variants
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chicken , chickens , chickened , chickening , chicken-and-egg , chicken colonel , chicken colonels , chicken feed , chicken feeds , chicken-fried steak , chicken-fried steaks , chicken hawk , chicken hawks , Chicken Little , Chicken Littles , chicken-livered
Forms
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chickens, chicken's, more chickens

Etymology
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The word 'chicken' comes from the Old English word 'cicen', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kikko'. The term was used to refer to a young fowl, specifically a cockerel or a pullet.

Trivia
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  1. Chickens have excellent night vision and can see in complete darkness.

  2. Chickens have a natural instinct to peck at the ground to find food.

  3. Chickens have a body temperature of around 105-107°F (40-42°C).

  4. Chickens have a lifespan of around 5-8 years.

Related Concepts
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  1. poultry: The term 'poultry' refers to domesticated birds kept for their meat, eggs, or feathers. Chickens are a common type of poultry.

  2. rooster: A male chicken is called a rooster. Roosters are typically larger than hens and have more prominent tail feathers.

  3. egg: A chicken egg is a common food item and is rich in protein and other nutrients. Chickens lay around 250-300 eggs per year.

Culture
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Chickens have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years. They were first domesticated around 5000 BC in Southeast Asia. Chickens have been used for their meat, eggs, and feathers, and have been an important source of food and sustenance for many cultures throughout history. Chickens have been depicted in art, literature, and music, and have been used as symbols of various things, such as fertility and rebirth.

How to Memorize "chicken"

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