cockalan

/ˈkɒklɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of cockerel or young rooster.

“The ornithologist studied the characteristics of the cocklan in its natural habitat.”

2. noun

A type of container or vessel, especially one used in brewing.

“The cocklan was used to ferment the beer in the medieval brewery.”

Synonyms

  • cockerel
  • rooster

Antonyms

  • hen