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Cochin China

Cochin China

9.1
A large Asian chicken with very thick feathers and feathered legs
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊtʃɪn ˈʧaɪnə/
translation icon : Cochin China
  • The farm specializes in raising Cochin China chickens for their distinctive plumage.

Examples

  • Their barn houses several rare breeds, including a splendid Cochin China.

  • The Cochin China is known for its fluffy feathers.

  • Many poultry enthusiasts admire the gentle nature of the Cochin China.

  • Many farmers raise Cochin Chinas for their meat.

  • The farm specializes in raising Cochin China chickens for their distinctive plumage.

  • Many poultry enthusiasts admire the gentle nature of the Cochin China.

  • The Cochin China is known for its fluffy feathers.

Synonyms

cochin
vsCochin China
  • Specialized
9.9

A large fluffy chicken with feathered legs that people keep for meat and for show

is the same breed described neutrally without mention of use

Surface Forms

Cochin China singular
Cochin Chinas plural

Morphology

cochin + China

The phrase simply combines the breed name 'Cochin' with the country name 'China', so a learner who knows both constituents could infer it refers to a Cochin chicken associated with China. However, as a lexicalized proper name with historical/onomastic origin rather than a productive compositional pattern, the relation is not fully predictable for learners, placing it between transparent and opaque.

Etymology

Cochin China comes from old trade stories: big, fluffy chickens were sent to Europe and people said they came from a place called Cochin or 'Cochin China', so the birds were named Cochin China. That's why the name points to the breed's Asian origin and its large, feathered body.