Mother Carey's chicken

noun

Mother Car·​ey's chicken -ˈker-ēz- How to pronounce Mother Carey's chicken (audio)

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mother Carey's chicken was in 1767

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“Mother Carey's chicken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mother%20Carey%27s%20chicken. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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Mother Carey's chicken

noun
Mother Car·​ey's chicken ˌmət͟h-ər-ˌkar-ēz How to pronounce Mother Carey's chicken (audio)
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