A young domestic hen fattened for eating; a spayed hen.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Fielding (1707–1754), author and magistrate. From French poularde from poule hen + -arde, feminine form corresponding to -ard.
Definition of poulard in US English:
poulard
(also poularde, poullard)
nounpuːˈlɑːd
A young domestic hen fattened for eating; a spayed hen.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Fielding (1707–1754), author and magistrate. From French poularde from poule hen + -arde, feminine form corresponding to -ard.