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poulard

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /puˈlɑɹd/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpuːlɑːd/
  • rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)d (General American pronunciation)

1

noun

Meaning 1

A young spayed hen (that is fattened for eating).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Poulard wheat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From French poularde, from poule (“hen”) + -ard.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: poularde — young spayed hen
  • French: chaponne (cf. chapon m) — young spayed hen
  • German: Poularde — young spayed hen
  • Polish: pularda — young spayed hen
  • French: poulard — poulard wheat