poularde

noun

pou·​larde pu̇-ˈlärd How to pronounce poularde (audio)
variants or less commonly poulard
: a fattened pullet used especially for roasting

Word History

Etymology

French poularde

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poularde was in 1733

Dictionary Entries Near poularde

Cite this Entry

“Poularde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poularde. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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