fryer(n = noun.food) frier, pullet - flesh of a medium-sized young chicken suitable for frying;
is a kind of chicken, poulet, volaille
Derived form verb fry2
1. Something or someone that fries. [1913 Webster]
2. A young chicken or other food item suitable to be cooked by frying. [PJC]
3. A pot equipped with a removable basket, designed to be used for frying objects; -- also called
fryer, n. (also frier)
1 a person who fries.
2 a vessel for frying esp. fish.
3 US a chicken suitable for frying.