noun

chicks

chicks

The hen is looking after her chicks.

The hen is looking after her chicks.

((a/some)) chicks a young bird We saw some chicks in the farmyard.

Synonyms: fledgling, nestling, pullet

From Old English 'cicen' (young fowl), possibly of imitative origin from the bird's cry.

The word 'chick' sounds like the 'cheep' or 'chick' sound a baby bird makes.

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