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rooster

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roost⋅er

[roo-ster]
–noun
1. the male of domestic fowl and certain game birds; cock.
2. a representation of this bird, used as an emblem of the Democratic party from 1842 to 1874.
3. Informal. a cocky person.

Origin:
1765–75; roost + -er 1
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roost·er   (rōō'stər)   
n.  
    1. An adult male chicken.

    2. An adult male of other birds.

  1. A person regarded as cocky or pugnacious.

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