also: ぐんけい
noun
game fowl; gamecock
Refers to a breed of chicken originally from Thailand, known for its use in cockfighting. The name derives from the old word for Siam.
See also: 暹羅 (シャム)
シャモは闘鶏用に飼育されることが多い。
Shamo are often bred for cockfighting.
祖父は庭でシャモを飼っている。
My grandfather keeps a shamo in the yard.