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chicken kiev
nounMedium
/ˌtʃɪkɪn ˈkiːɛf/A dish consisting of a chicken breast fillet pounded thin, rolled around cold garlic butter, then breaded and fried or baked.
chicken ladder
nounVery low
/ˈtʃɪkɪn ˌlædə/A makeshift or temporary ladder, often crudely constructed with rungs nailed to a single central pole or tree trunk.
chicken little
nounC1
/ˌtʃɪkɪn ˈlɪtl/A person who is excessively fearful or alarmist, constantly warning of impending disaster without sufficient evidence.
chicken lobster
nounLow (Specialist / Culinary)
/ˈʧɪkɪn ˈlɒbstə/A small-sized lobster, typically under one pound in weight, often referring to a juvenile or particular species of Atlantic lobster.
chicken louse
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪkɪn laʊs/A small, wingless, parasitic insect that infests chickens.
chicken mushroom
nounLow-Medium
/ˌtʃɪk.ɪn ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/A type of edible mushroom that resembles cooked chicken meat in texture and flavour.
chicken out
verbB2
/ˈtʃɪkɪn aʊt/To decide not to do something because of fear or lack of courage.
chicken run
nounC1
/ˈtʃɪkɪn ˌrʌn/An enclosed outdoor area attached to a chicken coop where chickens can move about freely while protected from predators.
chicken scratch
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveMedium (common in informal contexts)
/ˌtʃɪkɪn ˈskrætʃ/Handwriting that is messy, illegible, or hastily written.
chicken snake
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪkɪn sneɪk/A common name in North America for several species of non-venomous snake, particularly rat snakes and corn snakes, which are often found near human dwellings or agricultural areas and may feed on eggs or small birds.
chicken switch
nounC1/C2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn ˌswɪtʃ/A control or mechanism used to quickly abort a dangerous operation or escape from a hazardous situation, often implying a lack of courage to continue.
chicken tetrazzini
nounC2/Rare
/ˌtʃɪkɪn ˌtɛtrəˈziːni/A casserole dish made with cooked chicken, mushrooms, and pasta (often spaghetti or fettuccine) in a creamy white sauce, typically topped with cheese and baked.
chicken turtle
nounRare
/ˈtʃɪkɪn ˈtɜːt(ə)l/A species of freshwater turtle (Deirochelys reticularia) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by a long neck and a net-like pattern on its shell.
chicken wire
nounB1
/ˈtʃɪkɪn ˌwaɪə/A type of thin, flexible wire mesh with a hexagonal pattern, used for fencing, especially to enclose poultry.
chicken-fry
nounverb-transitiveC1
/ˈtʃɪkɪn fraɪ/to fry (something, typically a piece of meat) in the manner used for frying chicken, usually coated in seasoned flour or batter.
chickenpox
nounB1
/ˈtʃɪk.ɪn.pɒks/A common, highly contagious viral infection, primarily affecting children, characterized by an itchy, blister-like rash that eventually scabs over.
chickenshit
adjectivenounLow
/ˈtʃɪkɪnʃɪt/A person who is cowardly, timid, or contemptibly unimportant.
chickpea
nounB1
/ˈtʃɪkpiː/A round, beige legume, high in protein, commonly used in cooking.
chickweed
nounC1
/ˈtʃɪkwiːd/A common, small, low-growing annual plant with tiny white star-shaped flowers.
chickweed wintergreen
nounLow
/ˈtʃɪkwiːd ˈwɪntəɡriːn/A small, perennial, evergreen herb with white flowers, botanically known as Trientalis europaea.

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