From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpulletpul‧let /ˈpʊlɪt/ noun [countable] HBBa young chicken that is in its first year of laying eggs
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pullet• They are to come from Grove Farm, just as you recommended, 12 Rhode Islands and 6 pullets.Origin pullet (1300-1400) Old French poulet, from poule “hen” 