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rooster

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rooster has 1 sense
  1. cock, rooster - adult male chicken
    --1 is a kind of chicken, Gallus gallus
    --1 has parts: comb
    --1 has particulars: cockerel

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Rooster

Definition:

A rooster is a male chicken, known for its distinctive crowing sound and brightly colored feathers. It is often kept on farms for breeding purposes or as a symbol of wakefulness and dawn.

Sense 1:

Noun: A male chicken.

Example sentence: The rooster strutted proudly around the henhouse, showing off his vibrant plumage.

Sense 2:

Noun: A symbol of wakefulness or the break of dawn.

Example sentence: Every morning, the rooster's crow announced the beginning of a new day.

Sense 3:

Noun: A term used colloquially to describe a confident or assertive man.

Example sentence: He's such a rooster, always taking charge of any situation.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Of or pertaining to a local area or community.

Example sentence: The rooster festival is a popular event that celebrates the rich heritage of our town.

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