Bantam ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bantam ( noun )

1. A small domestic fowl that is similar in appearance to a small version of a full-sized chicken.
2. A small, aggressive person or animal.

Origin:

The word bantam comes from the bantam region of indonesia, where small fowls similar to these birds were first encountered by europeans in the 17th century.

Examples:

1. The bantam rooster was known for its aggressive behavior.
2. The bantam hen laid small eggs.
3. The bantam was a small version of a regular chicken.
4. The bantam's feathers were a beautiful iridescent blue.
5. The bantams were kept in a separate coop from the larger chickens.

(As a verb)

Bantam ( verb )

1. A small domestic fowl that is similar in appearance to a small version of a full-sized chicken.
2. A small, aggressive person or animal.

Origin:

The word bantam comes from the bantam region of indonesia, where small fowls similar to these birds were first encountered by europeans in the 17th century.

Examples:

1. The bantam rooster was known for its aggressive behavior.
2. The bantam hen laid small eggs.
3. The bantam was a small version of a regular chicken.
4. The bantam's feathers were a beautiful iridescent blue.
5. The bantams were kept in a separate coop from the larger chickens.