Plural of broiler; young chickens raised for meat, or the upper heating elements of ovens designed for cooking food with direct high heat.
Plural of 'broiler', from 'broil' + -er + -s. The term expanded in the 20th century as industrial chicken farming became widespread.
The broiler chicken industry is so efficient that a modern broiler reaches full size in just 6-7 weeks, compared to several years for heritage breeds—basically poultry performance enhancement.
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