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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Rhode Island Red was in 1893

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“Rhode Island Red.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rhode%20Island%20Red. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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
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