poultry
UK: ˈpəʊltri | US: ˈpoʊltri
n. Domestic fowl (e.g., chickens, ducks, turkeys) raised for meat or eggs.
n. The meat of such birds, used as food.
The word "poultry" traces back to Old French pouletrie, derived from poulet (young fowl), which itself comes from Latin pullus (young animal or chick). The suffix -ry (from Old French -erie) denotes a collective or category, giving "poultry" its modern sense of domesticated birds raised for consumption. The term reflects the agricultural focus on breeding and rearing young fowl for food.
The farm specializes in organic poultry production.
Poultry prices have risen due to increased demand.
She avoids red meat but includes poultry in her diet.
The market sells fresh poultry every morning.
Proper hygiene is essential when handling raw poultry.