The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word POULTRY
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What does POULTRY mean?
POULTRY noun- Domestic fowl (e.g. chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese) raised for food (either meat or eggs).
- The meat from a domestic fowl.