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   Ban·tam

   /ˈbantəm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a chicken of a small breed, the male of which is noted for its aggression.
   • 2. short for bantamweight
   • 3. a level of amateur sport typically involving children aged between 13 and 15: Canadian "bantam hockey"

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

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   What is the difference between a bantam and a regular chicken?

   • Bantams are considered a miniature chicken and can be a third to a fifth the size compared to a standard chicken. Bantams are popular for pets, for showing, for being good broody mother hens and great for small backyards where space is limited.

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   Do bantams need a special coop?

   • Bantam Marans are pretty easy to care for and don’t need a specialized environment, making them great for beginners. They are fine in open spaces or small gardens. They can fly, meaning you need to be careful about the height of fenced enclosures.

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   Do bantams make good pets?

   • Because bantams are so small you can keep more of them. They also make perfect pets. Their small size allows them to be easily handled and held and generally they are very affectionate and friendly. Bantams are also great if you want more eggs. Because you can keep more of them you have more hens you can collect eggs from.

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   Bantam can be a noun for a small breed of chicken or a person of diminutive stature, or an adjective for something small or combative. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and history from Merriam-Webster.

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   Bantam definition: a chicken of any of several varieties or breeds characterized by very small size.. See examples of BANTAM used in a sentence.

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   Bantam can refer to a small breed of chicken, a small and feisty person, or a weight class in boxing and hockey. Learn the origin, synonyms, and translations of bantam from various sources.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionbantam noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Bantam is a noun that means a type of small chicken. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and example sentences, and find out its word origin and synonyms.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBANTAM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Bantam is a noun that means a small breed of chicken. Learn how to use this word in sentences from literature and other sources, and see translations in different languages.

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   Bantam is a noun that means a small breed of chicken. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.

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   6 days ago · Bantam is a breed of small chicken or a small but aggressive person. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.