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العربية
داجِن، دَواجِن — meaning in English: Poultry, Poultry
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tame
سابِقاً
الدّين الحَنيف
داجِن، دَواجِن
اِستِثماريّ
istithmārī
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ilā al-warā'
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word داجِن، دَواجِن when discussing food, especially in markets or restaurants where poultry is sold or prepared. In conversations about family gatherings or traditional meals, this term comes up frequently as it relates to popular dishes that feature chicken or other poultry.
Synonyms & nuances
While داجِن refers specifically to domesticated poultry, another word, طائر (ṭā'ir), simply means 'bird' in general. Use داجِن when you want to emphasize the aspect of poultry used in cooking, as it carries that specific culinary connotation.
Culture
The word داجِن is derived from the root word د-ج-ن, which suggests domestication or tameness, indicating that these birds are raised for human consumption. In many Arab cultures, poultry plays a significant role in culinary traditions, symbolizing hospitality and abundance during celebrations such as Eid.
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