plural fowl also fowls
1
a
: a bird (such as a chicken) that is raised for food
—usually plural
raising domestic fowl
The young fowl/fowls are fully independent when they hatch.
b
: the meat of such a bird used as food
roasted fowl
2
old-fashioned + humorous
: a bird of any kind
I spotted a long-legged fowl by the water's edge.
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“Fowl.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fowl. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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