Rhode Island Red
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- /ˈroʊd ˈaɪlənd rɛd/
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Rhode Island Red
- I don't know enough about them to be able to tell a Rhode Island Red from a hybrid.
- Rhode Island Reds breed
- Rhode Island Reds can lay
Examples
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They kept about 500 Rhode Island Reds in a very large pen where the chickens could roam free and peck around in the weeds.
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In our backyard, we raised Rhode Island Red chickens, which are recognized for their friendly temperament and good egg production.
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This is a Rhode Island Red.
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This is a Rhode Island Red.
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I raise Rhode Island Red chickens, which are excellent layers.
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I have 2 Rhode Island Reds left from my initial flock, which we got a little over 3 years ago.
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I am going to get Americana, Rhode Island Red, Rhode Island White, and a Silkie.
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Brett Barry: The three chickens pictured above are, from front to back, a Rhode Island Red, a Barred Rock (Plymouth Rock), and an Ameraucana.
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The Rhode Island Red is a popular breed known for its ability to produce both eggs and meat.
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Farmers often choose Rhode Island Reds because they are hardy and excellent layers, producing up to 300 eggs a year.
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Morphology
This is a toponymic breed name (named after the U.S. place Rhode Island) meaning a type of chicken; that meaning is not derivable from the constituent words 'island' and 'red' (and 'Rhode' is a proper name unfamiliar from its parts). The phrase is lexicalized as a specific breed name rather than a compositional description, so learners who only know the component words would not predict 'a chicken breed'.
Etymology
Rhode Island Red is a type of chicken first developed in the U.S. state of Rhode Island and named for its deep red feathers. That's why the name now refers to a strong, red chicken kept for 'eggs' and 'meat'.