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Pullet: meaning, definitions and examples

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pullet

 

[ หˆpสŒlษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young chicken

A pullet is a young female chicken that has not yet started to lay eggs. Typically, a pullet is considered to be in this category until she is about five to six months old. Pullets are often raised for egg production, and they are distinguished from male chicks and older hens. The term may also refer to specific breeds that are known for their egg-laying capabilities. Young pullets are generally known for their lively nature and growing feathers.

Synonyms

chick, henlet, young hen

Examples of usage

  • The farmer is raising a flock of pullets.
  • Pullets require special care to ensure they grow strong.
  • We bought ten pullets for our backyard coop.

Translations

Translations of the word "pullet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pintainha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค•เคจ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรผken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak ayam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ั‡ะพะฝะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kurczak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใช (hina)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poussin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polluelo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท civciv

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์•„๋ฆฌ (byeongari)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชูƒูˆุช (katkout)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kuล™รกtko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kurฤa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›้ธก (chรบ jฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกฤanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ungur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปะฐ ั‚ะฐัƒั‹า› (bala tawyq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒ˜ (bati)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรผcษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polluelo

Etymology

The term 'pullet' originates from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'poullet', which means 'young chicken'. This word traces back to the Latin word 'pullus', meaning 'young animal' or 'chick', giving insight into livestock terminology prevalent in both French and Latin. In agriculture, the classification of chickens into categories such as pullets allows for better management in farming practices, particularly in poultry production. The use of 'pullet' has been consistent since the late 14th century as awareness of poultry breeding increased and terminology evolved around the needs of raising animals for consumption or production.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,085, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.