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ROOSTER

\ɹˈuːstə], \ɹˈuːstə], \ɹ_ˈuː_s_t_ə]\

Definitions of ROOSTER

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A cock, the male bird of the domestic fowl.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The male of the domestic fowl.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The male of the domestic fowl.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A cock, considered as the head of the roost; at roost, in a state of rest or sleep.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. The male of the domestic fowl considered as the head or chief of the roost: a cock.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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