Cockerel

usgb/ˈkɑːkərəl/
noun

A young male chicken.

The cockerel crowed at dawn.
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Often appears as...

  • crowing cockerel
  • young cockerel
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Gender Specific

Cockerel specifically refers to young male chickens, not females.

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He raised the cockerel to eventually become the flock's leader.
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Crowing Habit

Cockerels are known for their crowing noise, often heard at dawn.

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Every morning, their cockerel's crowing wakes them up.
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Cultural Symbolism

Cockerels may symbolize bravery or aggressiveness in some cultures.

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The village chose a cockerel as their mascot to represent courage.
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