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poulet

Definitions of poulet
  1. noun
    the flesh of a chicken used for food
    synonyms: chicken, volaille
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    types:
    broiler
    flesh of a small young chicken not over 2 1/2 lb suitable for broiling
    capon
    flesh of a castrated male chicken
    frier, fryer, pullet
    flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying
    roaster
    flesh of a large young chicken over 3 1/2 lb suitable for roasting
    spatchcock
    flesh of a chicken (or game bird) split down the back and grilled (usually immediately after being killed)
    hen
    flesh of an older chicken suitable for stewing
    Oven Stuffer, Oven Stuffer Roaster
    a brand name for a roasting chicken
    type of:
    poultry
    flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food
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