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Poultry

usgb/ˈpəʊltri/Volume
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Not all birdsPlay
Poultry refers only to certain types of birds kept for food, not all birds in general. SlideWhile parrots are birds, they are not considered poultry.
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Commonly domesticatedPlay
Poultry usually means birds that are domesticated, not wild, and are part of agriculture. SlideFarmers keep poultry in coops or pens.
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Food industryPlay
The word is often used in the context of the food industry, selling meat and eggs. SlideThe poultry industry is regulated to ensure food safety.