poult

[ pohlt ]

noun
  1. a young fowl, as of the turkey, the pheasant, or a similar bird.

Origin of poult

1
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English pult(e); shortened variant of pullet

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How to use poult in a sentence

  • For the poults had been rather troublesome that morning, and the Greyhen's temper was a little upset in consequence.

    The Story of a Red Deer | J. W. Fortescue
  • And Sister learned a few things before she had raised "that raft of poults," as Mother Atterson called them.

    Hiram The Young Farmer | Burbank L. Todd
  • One flock tolled the old hen off at least a mile from the house and Hiram had some work enticing the poults back again.

    Hiram The Young Farmer | Burbank L. Todd
  • The turkey hen, though much alarmed, having gathered her poults under her wings, stood ready to defend them bravely.

    With Axe and Rifle | W.H.G. Kingston
  • Eggs are hatched on nearby farms and the poults are then returned to the aviary for distribution throughout the State.

    North Dakota | Various

British Dictionary definitions for poult (1 of 2)

poult1

/ (pəʊlt) /


noun
  1. the young of a gallinaceous bird, esp of domestic fowl

Origin of poult

1
C15: syncopated variant of poulet pullet

British Dictionary definitions for poult (2 of 2)

poult2

/ (pʊlt) /


noun
  1. a fine plain-weave fabric of silk, rayon, nylon, etc, with slight ribs across it: Also called: poult-de-soie

Origin of poult

2
C20: from French; of unknown origin; compare paduasoy

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