English Explanatory Dictionary

bantam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
  2. A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
adj
  1. Small or miniature.
  2. Spirited or aggressive.
name
  1. Alternative form of Banten (“province of Java”).
noun
  1. Someone connected with Bradford City A.F.C, as a fan, player, coach etc.
name
  1. The largest settlement on the Cocos Islands (Australia).

Pronunciation

/ˈbæntəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bantam.wav

Word forms

bantam bantams

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch Bantam (Banten province in Java).

Derived words

bantamize bantamweight Sebright bantam syndrome Bantam work
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