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Definition of guineafowl

guineafowl

/ˈɡɪn.i.faʊl/
guin · ea · fowl
Plural:guineafowl
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guineafowl Lexical Profile

guineafowl Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, ground-nesting African bird of the family Numididae, characteristically possessing dark gray plumage dotted with small white spots and an unfeathered, often helmeted head, frequently domesticated for its meat, eggs, and pest-control abilities.

Example

"The farmer kept a noisy flock of guineafowl to help control the tick population in the cattle pasture."

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• Nearby Words

guinea
guinea pig
guinea-bissau
guineafowl
guinep
guitar
guitarfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 17th century, named after the Guinea coast of West Africa (the region from which these birds were first exported to Europe) combined with the English word 'fowl'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guineafowl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guineafowl
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