Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chanticleer
noun
/ˈʃæntɪˌklɪr/
Definition
A male rooster, especially one that crows.
Examples
- In the fable, the chanticleer was known for its loud crowing at dawn.
- Chanticleer strutted around the farm, displaying its feathers to impress the hens.
Meaning
The term ‘chanticleer’ refers to a rooster, often depicted as proud and boastful, particularly in literature and folklore.
Synonyms
- rooster
- cock
- cockerel
