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wildfowl


wild·fowl

noun \-ˌfau̇(-ə)l\

Definition of WILDFOWL

: a game bird; especially : a game waterfowl (as a wild duck or goose)
— wild·fowl·er \-ˌfau̇-lər\ noun
— wild·fowl·ing \-liŋ\ noun
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First Known Use of WILDFOWL

before 12th century

Rhymes with WILDFOWL

barn owl, barred owl, beach towel, elf owl, horned owl, night owl, screech owl, tea towel

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