bantam
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English
Etymology
From Dutch Bantam (a city in Java).
Pronunciation
Noun
bantam (plural bantams)
- Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
- (sports) A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
Derived terms
Translations
chicken
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Adjective
bantam (not comparable)
- Small or miniature.
- Spirited or aggressive.