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Campine|kæmˈpiːn| [The name of a district of Belgium.] A breed of domestic fowl, resembling the Hamburgs.
1892Simmonds Dict. Trade Suppl., Campine, a Belgian breed of fowls. 1902Encycl. Brit. XXXI. 876/1 The hardy Campine or Braekel, resembling the pencilled Hamburgh in plumage, but larger and with a single comb, and laying a large egg in great numbers. 1924Glasgow Herald 26 Apr. 5 Few birds make a prettier show than the still uncommon Silver Campine, a gallant little Belgian. |