Australorp
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A strong type of chicken from Australia that lays many eggs
- noun
- /ˈɔːstrəˌlɔrp/
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Australorp
- Many backyard chicken keepers prefer the Australorp for its resilience and excellent egg-laying abilities.
Examples
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The Silver-laced Wyandotte and the black Australorp were bullies.
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The Australorp is a breed of chicken that is well-known for its high egg production.
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Our farm raises Australorp hens because they are hardy and lay eggs consistently.
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Surface Forms
Australorp singular
Australorps plural
Etymology
Australorp comes from Austral- meaning 'southern' or 'Australia' and Orpington, a British chicken type, so the name shows its roots. So, an Australorp is the Australian version of an Orpington chicken, bred in Australia for good egg-laying and hardiness.