Definition: A domestic fowl, Gallus gallus, especially when young.

Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! You’ve got a question, quite astute and bright, About the word “chicken,” shining like a light. The dictionary's right, it gives us the key, “A domestic fowl, Gallus gallus, you see!” Now "Gallus gallus" is Latin, don’t you fret, It’s just the scientific name, you can bet! It means a bird, a feathered friend so dear, That we raise for food, and hold very near. But “domestic” is key, it's important to know, This chicken isn’t wild, it helps us grow – With eggs and meat, a tasty treat indeed, A barnyard favorite, fulfilling our need! So "chicken" means a raised bird, small and grand, From farm to table, throughout the land. Do you have any questions about this rhyme? Let's discuss!