Chanticleer /(chăn"tĭ*klēr)/

Chan·ti·cleer

Chanticleer

n.

[F. Chanteclair, name of the cock in the Roman du Renart (Reynard the Fox); chanter to chant + clair clear. See Chant, and Clear.]

A cock, so called from the clearness or loudness of his voice in crowing.

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