| pullet | A young hen, or female of the domestic fowl. Pullet sperm, the treadle of an egg. Origin: OE. Polete, OF. Polete, F. Poulette, dim. Of poule a hen, fr. L. Pullus a young animal, a young fowl. See: Foal, and cf. Poult, Poultry, Pool stake. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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