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bantam

Pronunciation: /ˈbantəm/
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Definition of bantam

noun

  • a chicken of a small breed, the cock of which is noted for its aggression.
  • [usually as modifier] Canadian a level of amateur sport typically involving children aged between 13 and 15:bantam hockey
  • short for bantamweight.

Origin:

mid 18th century: apparently named after the province of Bantam in Java, although the fowl is not native there

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