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rooster Antonyms
Opposite of rooster
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• noun (Context 1)
An adult male domestic chicken, known for its distinct crowing sound, prominent comb, and territorial behavior.
Usage Example
"The hen woke the entire farm at dawn with his loud crowing."
Strongest
hen
• noun (Context 2)
An adult male of various other bird species, particularly gallinaceous birds such as the pheasant, quail, or grouse.
Usage Example
"The hunters spotted a pheasant hen displaying his brightly colored plumage in the tall grass."
Strongest
hen
Similar words to rooster
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to rooster vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
cock
cockerel
swaggerer
braggart
chanticleer
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