CHANTICLEER Definition & Meaning

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chanticleer

[ chan-tuh-kleer ]

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noun

Now Literary.

a rooster: used as a proper name in medieval fables.

chanticleer

/ ˌtʃæntɪˈklɪə; ˌtʃæntɪˈklɛə /

noun

a name for a cock, used esp in fables

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Origin of chanticleer¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English Chauntecler, from Old French Chantecler noun use of verb phrase chante cler “sing clear.” See chant, clear

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Origin of chanticleer¹

C13: from Old French Chantecler, from chanter cler to sing clearly

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Dec. 13 ‘A Chanticleer Christmas’ The Grammy-winning all-male a cappella group performs.

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She has taken inspiration from public gardens such as Wave Hill in New York City, where fall has long been a celebrated season, and Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania, where last month and this month are still prime time, too.

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He had enjoyed years of regular visits to the gravel garden at Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, Pennsylvania, not far from his Swarthmore home.

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Mustafa’s layup and consecutive dunks from Vince Cole and Wilfried Likayi pushed the Chanticleer’s lead to 18 with 4:42 to play.

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Dec. 14 ‘A Chanticleer Christmas’ Choral music with the Grammy-winning all-male a cappella group.

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chantey Chantilly

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