pullet

/ˈpʊlət/
/ˈpulɪt/
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Other forms: pullets

Definitions of pullet
  1. noun
    young hen usually less than a year old
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    type of:
    biddy, hen
    adult female chicken
  2. noun
    flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
    synonyms: frier, fryer
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    type of:
    chicken, poulet, volaille
    the flesh of a chicken used for food
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