Definition of PULLET

pullet

Meanings

Plural: pullets

Noun

  • flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
  • young hen usually less than a year old
  • A young hen, especially one less than a year old.
  • A spineless person; a coward.
  • A young girl.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English polet, pulet, from Anglo-Norman pullet, Old French poulet (“young chicken”); polette (“young hen”), from poule (“hen”). Doublet of poult. Compare also Middle English pulle.

Synonyms

frier, fryer

Scrabble Score: 8

pullet is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pullet is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pullet is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

pullet is a valid Words With Friends word