Fowl (noun)

1. A bird, especially a domestic one, kept for its eggs, meat, or feathers.
2. A wild bird, especially a waterbird.

Origin:

Old english fugol "bird, feathered creature", of germanic origin; related to dutch vogel and german vogel.

Examples:

1. The farm raised chickens as fowl.
2. The fowl were kept in a pen.
3. The fowl are a valuable source of protein.
4. Fowl hunting is a popular sport.
5. The fowl were raised for their eggs and meat.