poult

/pʌult/

Definitions

1. noun

A young chicken, especially one that has hatched but has not yet left the nest.

“The farmer took care of the poult and made sure it had enough food and water.”

2. noun

A mass of soft, moistened material, such as a dressing or poultice, used to treat an injury or sore.

“The doctor applied a poult to the patient’s sprained ankle to reduce the swelling.”

Synonyms

  • chick
  • chicklet
  • chickling

Antonyms

  • adult
  • fowl