Word
dominique
Phoneticsdo·minique
/dɔmɪˈnik/
Definition
n. a specific breed of chicken from America that has black and white striped feathers. It is known for being one of the oldest chicken breeds in the United States.
n. the oldest American breed of chicken, characterized by rose combs and 'cuckoo' plumage consisting of irregular slate-blue and white barring.
Examples
“The farmer raised a small flock of Dominique chickens for their eggs.”
“Because they are hardy and calm, Dominique chickens were a popular choice for early American settlers.”
“The Dominique is often confused with the Barred Plymouth Rock, though it is distinguished by its rose comb rather than a single comb.”
Examples
simple
“The farmer raised a small flock of Dominique chickens for their eggs.”
contextual
“Because they are hardy and calm, Dominique chickens were a popular choice for early American settlers.”
complex
“The Dominique is often confused with the Barred Plymouth Rock, though it is distinguished by its rose comb rather than a single comb.”
Usage
When referring to the breed, it is typically capitalized.
Etymology
From French Dominique. Doublet of Dominic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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