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Definition of junglefowl

junglefowl

/ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəlˌfaʊl/
jun · gle · fowl
Plural:junglefowl
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junglefowl Lexical Profile

junglefowl Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of four species of wild galliform birds in the genus Gallus, native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia, most notably the red junglefowl which is the primary ancestor of the domestic chicken.

Example

"Researchers tracing the genetic history of modern poultry often study the wild red junglefowl in its native Southeast Asian habitat."

• Nearby Words

jungfrau
jungle
jungled
junglefowl
junglelike
junior
juniper

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'jungle' (ultimately from Sanskrit 'jaṅgala', meaning arid or uncultivated land) and 'fowl' (from Old English 'fugel', meaning bird), describing the wild forest habitat of these Asian birds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Junglefowl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/junglefowl
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