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Definition of Rhode island red
1. Noun. American breed of heavy-bodied brownish-red general-purpose chicken.
Definition of Rhode island red
1. Proper noun. A breed of poultry. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rhode Island Red
Literary usage of Rhode island red
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. How to Keep Hens for Profit by Carrie Syron Valentine (1910)
"Origin — General Style — The Pea- combed Red Birds —The Buckeye a "Made" Breed —
Beauty of Coloring THERE is one rhode island red breeder who has had my ..."
2. Principles and Practice of Poultry Culture by John Henry Robinson (1912)
"423- Single-Combed rhode island red hen of the blood of almost all races that
have attracted notice, the red color and the ..."
3. The Business Hen (the Latest Hatch) by Herbert Winslow Collingwood (1910)
"Of the American breeds the three most prominent are Plymouth Rock, Wyandotte,
and rhode island red. These are all "made" breeds, originated by crossing two ..."
4. Eggs and Egg Farms: Trustworthy Information Regarding the Successful (1907)
"The late Mr. Tripp is credited with being the originator of the rhode island red
fowl, and these birds which were intermixed with red fowls produced by Mr, ..."
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