prairie fowl

noun

1. prairie chicken.

Word History and Origins

Origin of prairie fowl¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

But miners, oil drillers and ranchers in some western states had said Obama's plan to preserve the chicken-sized prairie fowl was too restrictive and prohibited economic development.

From Reuters

The landmark measures implemented 21 months ago were aimed at saving the grouse while allowing activities such as energy development, mining and ranching to co-exist with the chicken-sized prairie fowl.

From Reuters

Supporters touted the collaboration as a milestone in efforts to save the grouse and its vanishing sagebrush habitat while allowing activities such as energy development, mining and ranching to co-exist with the chicken-sized prairie fowl.

From Reuters

We had plenty of fresh meat—prairie fowl and young sage fowl for the first twenty-four hours, and antelope venison afterward.

From Project Gutenberg

We had thirty minutes at Fremont—ample time in which to discuss a very excellent meal of antelope steaks, prairie fowl, fried potatoes and hot biscuits.

From Project Gutenberg