Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
galinheiro
Noun
gah-lee-NYAY-roo
Definition
A chicken coop or henhouse where chickens are kept.
Examples
- The farmer built a new galinheiro in the backyard for his hens.
- We went to see how many eggs were laid in the galinheiro this morning.
- The old galinheiro was falling apart, so they decided to renovate it.
Meaning
The term ‘galinheiro’ refers to a structure or enclosure designed for housing chickens, providing them with protection from predators and adverse weather while also allowing them a safe space to roam and forage.
Synonyms
- Chicken coop
- Henhouse
- Poultry house