Meaning
A young bird, a chick; now especially, a young game bird (turkey, partridge, grouse etc.).
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English pult, a variant of pulet, polet, from Old French poulet (“young fowl”), diminutive of poule (“hen”), from Latin pulla. For the development of the stressed vowel, see poultry. Doublet of pullet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: