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poularde

noun
pou·​larde | \ pu̇-ˈlärd How to pronounce poularde (audio) \
variants: or less commonly poulard

Definition of poularde

: a fattened pullet used especially for roasting

First Known Use of poularde

1733, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for poularde

French poularde

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