Bantam n. : A variety of small barnyard fowl, with feathered legs, probably brought from Bantam, a district of Java.

Example:
How long does a Bantam chicken live?

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Defination from the web:
bantam is derived from the city of Bantam, once a major seaport, in Indonesia. ... Most large chicken breeds have a bantam counterpart, sometimes referred to as a miniature. ...