Sussex
/ˈsʌs.ɪks/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Sussexes
Meaning · English
A British breed of dual-purpose chicken, reared both for its meat and for its eggs.
Noun
Examples
In the blood of the four groups of birds examined, (viz. purebred Sussexes and Bantams and their reciprocal hybrids) distinct differences were found of the content of DNA and RNA between the Sussexes and the three remaining groups.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Sussex” mean?
A British breed of dual-purpose chicken, reared both for its meat and for its eggs.
Is “Sussex” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.