black·cock

(blăk′kŏk′)

The male of the black grouse.

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blackcock

(ˈblækˌkɒk)

(Animals) the male of the black grouse. Also called: heath cock Compare greyhen

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black•cock

(ˈblækˌkɒk)

n.

the male of the black grouse.

[1400–50]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

blackcock - male black grouse

black cock

black grouse - grouse of which the male is bluish-black

Translations

blackcock

[ˈblækkɒk] N → gallo m lira

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