bantam

Definitions


[ˈbantəm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a chicken of a small breed, the cock of which is noted for its aggression


- a level of amateur sport typically involving children aged between 13 and 15
(e.g: bantam hockey)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: apparently named after the province of Bantam in Java, although the chicken is not native there




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