Poulard

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A young hen that has been spayed for fattening.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. A pullet from which the ovaries have been removed to produce fattening; hence, a fat pullet.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A young hen fattened for the table; a spayed hen.
  • Word Usage
    "Here he thought he might safely indulge himself with a comfortable meal; accordingly he bespoke a poulard for dinner, and while that was preparing, went forth to view the city and harbour."