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fowler

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈfaʊɫɝ// fowler

n. a person who hunts or catches wild birds for food or sport. This is an old-fashioned word that you might see in history books or stories about nature.

n. a person who pursues, catches, or kills wild fowl for subsistence or sport. Often used in historical or ornithological contexts.


SIMPLE

The fowler set a trap in the marsh to catch ducks.

CONTEXTUAL

In the early morning mist, the fowler moved silently through the reeds to reach his hidden nets.

COMPLEX

The painting depicts a solitary fowler returning from the wetlands at dusk, his silhouette framed against a sky filled with migrating geese.

Origin

From fowler. The medical term is named after Dr. George Ryerson Fowler, the German surgeon developer of the position.

Usage

Primarily used in historical, literary, or specialized bird-hunting contexts.

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