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sage cock

noun

  1. the male sage grouse.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sage cock1

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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Example Sentences

During the first three days he had no food, but on the fourth he shot a sage-cock with his revolver, and ate it raw.

These sage regions are the habitation of a magnificent bird—the Sage Cock.

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