blackcock

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English

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Etymology

From black +‎ cock.

Pronunciation

Noun

blackcock (plural blackcocks)

  1. The male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix).
    Synonym: heath cock
    Coordinate terms: grey hen, heath hen

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