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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

Brahmas plural

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Etymology

Shortened from "Brahmaputra fowl," named for the river region the breed came from.

Synonyms

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Brahmin Brahman

Related words

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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.

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