fowl
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /faʊl/
KK: /faʊl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To hunt or capture birds, especially wild ones.
Example
They decided to fowl in the marshes during the hunting season.
Tense Forms
Past: fowled
Past Participle: fowled
Conversation
Have you ever gone out to fowl during the hunting season?
No, I haven't, but it sounds like a fun adventure.
It really is! You get to enjoy nature while trying to fowl with friends.
I should definitely give it a try sometime!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hunt
trap
shoot
Antonyms
release
liberate
free
noun
Definition
A type of bird, especially those that are raised for food or hunted, like chickens, ducks, and turkeys.
Example
We had roast fowl for dinner last night.
Conversation
Did you see the fowl they had at the market today?
Yeah, I noticed they had some fresh ducks and chickens.
I was thinking about making a roast with that fowl this weekend.
Root Explanation
Fowl originates from Old English 'fugel' (meaning bird), which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*fuglaz' (meaning bird). The word refers to birds in general, particularly domesticated ones like chickens and ducks.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for bird, 'fugel', to remember that 'fowl' refers to birds, especially those that are raised for food.
Visually Confused Words
frowl
owl
fow