blackcock

[ blak-kok ]

noun

1. the male of the black grouse.

blackcock

/ ˈblækˌkɒk /

noun

1. the male of the black grouse Also calledheath cock Compare greyhen

Word History and Origins

Origin of blackcock¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; black, cock ¹

Example Sentences

I was so excited that I could not close my eyes all night, and could think of nothing but blackcock.

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The males have now acquired the banded throats, and indulge in love-antics, much after the fashion of the blackcock.

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At last out sprang a fine old blackcock.

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It is the land of the curlew, the grouse, and the blackcock,—the land mayhap of the eagle, though as yet we have not seen the bird of Jove.

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Although the blackcock is a noble bird in appearance, he is dull and heavy, and is easily bagged.

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