guinea fowl

noun

: an African bird (Numida meleagris) related to the pheasants, raised for food in many parts of the world, and marked by a bare neck and head and slaty plumage speckled with white
broadly : any of several related birds

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The menu is rich and in many cases old-school English — fans of steak and kidney pies and guinea fowl and of course the desserts, such as sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble are unlikely to be disappointed. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Seaside Nature Park is home to wandering peacocks, ducks, chickens, pigs, iguanas, guinea fowls, and horses. — Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026 Backyard poultry include birds such as chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys. — Jonel Aleccia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 Backyard poultry include birds like chicken, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and turkeys. — Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guinea fowl

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First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guinea fowl was in 1749

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guinea fowl

noun
guin·​ea fowl
ˈgin-ē-
: a gray and white spotted African bird related to the pheasants that has a bare neck and head and is widely raised for food

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