Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Chanticleer /(chăn"tĭ*klēr)/ · Chan·ti·cleer · IPA /t͡ʃæntəˌklɪɹ/ 01 n. A cock, so called from the clearness or loudness of his voice in crowing. 1. A cock, so called from the clearness or loudness of his voice in crowing.