crevecoeur: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowSpecialist (Aviculture / Poultry Breeding)
Quick answer
What does “crevecoeur” mean?
A breed of domestic chicken, noted for its distinctive appearance, often with a crest of feathers and mottled plumage.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A breed of domestic chicken, noted for its distinctive appearance, often with a crest of feathers and mottled plumage.
This term is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific chicken breed. It originates from the name of a French region and is not used in general vocabulary with other meanings.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage. The term is equally rare and specialized in both varieties. Spelling conventions may occasionally vary (e.g., accent omitted, capitalization).
Connotations
Connotes specialized knowledge of poultry or heritage breeds.
Frequency
Virtually absent from general language corpora in both varieties. Frequency is tied entirely to specific agricultural or hobbyist contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “crevecoeur” in a Sentence
[The] + Crevecoeur + [verb, e.g., *is*, *lays*][Adjective] + Crevecoeur + [noun, e.g., *chicken*]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “crevecoeur” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Crevecoeur cockerel won first prize at the county show.
American English
- She specializes in Crevecoeur genetics and breeding.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Extremely rare, potentially in niche agricultural supply or breeding catalogs.
Academic
Used in historical agricultural studies or animal husbandry papers focusing on heritage breeds.
Everyday
Virtually never used; unknown to the general public.
Technical
Used in aviculture, poultry farming, and livestock breed registries as a proper noun for a specific breed standard.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “crevecoeur”
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “crevecoeur”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “crevecoeur”
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a crevecoeur' without capitalization).
- Misspelling (e.g., Crevecour, Crevecoer).
- Assuming it has a general English meaning.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an extremely rare and specialized term used only in the context of poultry breeding to name a specific heritage chicken breed.
Yes, it is a proper noun derived from a place name and should always be capitalized.
Yes, in a classifying sense (e.g., 'a Crevecoeur hen'), but its use is strictly limited to describing things related to this specific breed.
Recognizing that it is not a general vocabulary item with a definable meaning outside of a very narrow, specialist field. Learners should treat it as a name, not a lexical word to be analyzed.
A breed of domestic chicken, noted for its distinctive appearance, often with a crest of feathers and mottled plumage.
Crevecoeur is usually specialist (aviculture / poultry breeding) in register.
Crevecoeur: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkrɛvˈkɜːr/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkrɛvˈkɜr/ or /kreɪvˈkɜr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'crest' (the bird has a feather crest) and 'coeur' (French for 'heart', the region of origin). A 'crest-heart' chicken.
Conceptual Metaphor
N/A (proper noun for a specific entity).
Practice
Quiz
In what context would you most likely encounter the word 'Crevecoeur'?