Rhode Island Red

noun

: any of a U.S. breed of general-purpose domestic chickens having a long heavy body, smooth yellow or reddish legs, and rich brownish-red plumage

Word History

Etymology

Rhode Island, U.S. state

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Rhode Island Red

noun

Rhode Is·​land Red

rō-ˌdī-lən(d)-

: any of a U.S. breed of domestic chickens with rich brownish red feathers