pullet

• Nom désignant une jeune poule, généralement âgée de moins d'un an, ou la viande d'une telle volaille, souvent adaptée à la rôtisserie.

A noun referring to a young hen, typically less than a year old, or the flesh of such a chicken, often suitable for frying.

1. Young chicken meatB1formalculinary

   The flesh of a medium-sized young chicken, typically suitable for frying or roasting.

   Chair de jeune poule

   • She roasted a pullet for Sunday dinner.
   • Pullet meat is tender and perfect for frying.
   • The recipe calls for a whole pullet, cut into pieces.

2. B1formal

   A young hen, typically less than one year old, that has not yet started laying eggs.

   Poulette

   • The farmer raised a flock of pullets for egg production.
   • Pullets are usually kept separate from older hens.
   • She bought a pullet from the local market.