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Dominique
Dominique (noun) means an old American chicken breed known for its rose comb and black-and-white barred feathers. Example: “The farm kept a small flock of Dominiques alongside the Rhode Island Reds.”
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An old American chicken breed known for its rose comb and black-and-white barred feathers.
"The farm kept a small flock of Dominiques alongside the Rhode Island Reds."
How to use Dominique
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA heritage breed of chicken with distinctive black-and-white striped feathers.
Common pairings
a Dominique hen
Dominique chicken breed
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Etymology
The chicken breed takes its name from the French given name Dominique, itself a doublet of Dominic.
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What does “Dominique” mean?
The word “Dominique” means an old American chicken breed known for its rose comb and black-and-white barred feathers. In plain terms, a heritage breed of chicken with distinctive black-and-white striped feathers.
How do you use “Dominique” in a sentence?
Here is “Dominique” used in a sentence: “The farm kept a small flock of Dominiques alongside the Rhode Island Reds.”
What part of speech is “Dominique”?
“Dominique” is a noun.
Where does the word “Dominique” come from?
The word “Dominique” comes from French. The chicken breed takes its name from the French given name Dominique, itself a doublet of Dominic.
Is “Dominique” a common word?
“Dominique” is an uncommon word in modern English.
