What is another word for gamecocks?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪmkɒks] (IPA)

Gamecocks, also known as fighting cocks, are breeding lines that have been specifically bred and trained for cockfighting, a blood sport that involves two roosters fighting until one is dead or too injured to continue. Other synonyms for gamecocks include game fowls or just simply game birds. These birds are typically larger and more aggressive than other breeds of chickens and are often used for their meat and eggs as well. While cockfighting is illegal in many countries, gamecocks are still bred for other purposes and can be found in some rural areas as pets or for show in poultry competitions.

What are the hypernyms for Gamecocks?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gamecocks

"I'll wager a new silk sarong, to be fought for by gamecocks, that they could not do that again.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
Look at those two fellows there fighting those gamecocks.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
They circled, facing each other like sparring gamecocks of a giant variety.
"The Spoilers of the Valley"
Robert Watson

Famous quotes with Gamecocks

  • It is said that a hundred gamecocks will live in perfect harmony together it you do not put a hen with them; and so it would have been with Billy and Bob, had there been no women in the world.
    Augustus Baldwin Longstreet

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