poultry

[/ˈpoʊltri/]

nounfeminine

ave doméstica

1. Domesticated birds raised for their eggs or meat, such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese

The farmer raises poultry for both eggs and meat production.

O agricultor cria aves domésticas para produção de ovos e carne.

2. The meat of such birds used as food

Poultry is a healthy source of protein.

A carne de ave é uma fonte saudável de proteína.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ave doméstica; frango

Commonly used for chickens specifically; 'frango' refers to chicken meat

São Paulo

ave doméstica

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

ave doméstica; galinha

'Galinha' often used colloquially

Portugal

aves de capoeira; aves domésticas

More formal; 'capoeira' refers to poultry yard

poultry yard

poultry farm

dressed poultry

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