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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Chicken

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Chicken

Definition

A coward, scaredy cat, or a young, inexperienced person. Also used pejoratively.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Avians

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