What is another word for Chanticleer?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˌantɪklˈi͡ə] (IPA)

Chanticleer, a rooster in literature and mythology, has several synonyms. One of the most common is "cock" or "cock-a-doodle-doo," which refers to the rooster's signature crowing sound. Other synonyms include "rooster," "cockerel," and "gamecock." In literature, Chanticleer may also be referred to as a "fowl," "bird," or "feathered friend." The name Chanticleer itself is derived from the French word "chanteclair," meaning "clear singing," which emphasizes the importance of the rooster's crowing in popular culture. Whether the name is Chanticleer, rooster, or any other synonym, this iconic bird remains an important symbol of the countryside and farm life.

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What are the hypernyms for Chanticleer?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Chanticleer

And you, Maman Vacher-What was the price of that Chanticleer of yours?
"Merry-Garden and Other Stories"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
And o'er the farms, "O Chanticleer, Your clarion blow; the day is near."
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Thus wrote Shakespeare of bold Chanticleer; and perhaps the rooks when they are grieving for their lost ones, hold solemn requiem until the morning light and the cheering rays of the sun make them forget their woes.
"A Cotswold Village"
J. Arthur Gibbs

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