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Dorking

Dorking

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An English chicken breed with five toes
  • noun
: Dorking
  • Many poultry enthusiasts appreciate the heritage value of the Dorking breed.

Examples

  • The Dorking is a unique breed of chicken that is easily recognized by its five toes.

  • The farmer raised several Dorking chickens renowned for their unusual five-toed feet.

  • A Dorking is often recognized by its stocky body and gentle temperament.

  • The Dorking chicken is known for its unique five toes.

  • Have you ever seen a Dorking chicken?

  • Many poultry enthusiasts appreciate the Dorking for its gentle nature and historical significance.

  • When raising chickens, some people choose Dorkings for their hardiness and friendly temperament.

Surface Forms

Dorking singular
Dorkings plural

Etymology

Dorking is the name of a chicken breed that comes from the town of Dorking in England. Farmers there kept these large birds with an unusual 'five toes', so the breed was named after the place and today Dorking means that special kind of chicken.