Bantam

usgb/ˈbæntəm/
noun

A type of small chicken, or any small bird.

He breeds bantams and other exotic birds.
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  • breed bantams
  • raise bantams
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Animal Breed

Refers to a specific breed of dwarf chickens, important in poultry farming.

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The farmer's prize bantams won awards at the fair.
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Not Always Chickens

Can mean any small or miniature bird, not just chickens.

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She keeps bantams, including tiny parrots and finches.
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