noun
Brahma
BRAH-muh
Brahma (noun) means a breed of large, heavily feathered domestic chicken originally developed from stock near the Brahmaputra River in India. Example: “Their Brahma hens were nearly twice the size of the other birds in the coop.”
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A breed of large, heavily feathered domestic chicken originally developed from stock near the Brahmaputra River in India.
"Their Brahma hens were nearly twice the size of the other birds in the coop."
How to use Brahma
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, fluffy breed of chicken, not to be confused with the Hindu god Brahma.
Common mistake
Lowercase "brahma" the chicken breed is unrelated to "Brahma" the deity — capitalization and context make the difference.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Brahmas
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Their _____ hens were nearly twice the size of the other birds in the coop.
Etymology
Shortened from "Brahmaputra fowl," named for the river region the breed came from.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Brahma” mean?
The word “Brahma” means a breed of large, heavily feathered domestic chicken originally developed from stock near the Brahmaputra River in India. In plain terms, a big, fluffy breed of chicken, not to be confused with the Hindu god Brahma.
How do you pronounce “Brahma”?
“Brahma” is pronounced BRAH-muh (/ˈbɹɑːmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brahma” in a sentence?
Here is “Brahma” used in a sentence: “Their Brahma hens were nearly twice the size of the other birds in the coop.”
What part of speech is “Brahma”?
“Brahma” is a noun.
