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Word: Bantam
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: apparently named after the province of Bantam in Java, although the chicken is not native there
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbantəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a chicken of a small breed, the cock of which is noted for its aggression.
Short Definition:chicken of small breed
Definition:
a level of amateur sport typically involving children aged between 13 and 15
Short Definition:level of amateur sport involving children aged between 13 and 15
Examples:- bantam hockey
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