prairie fowl

noun

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

The prairie fowl is seen in great numbers on the prairies in the summer, and about the corn fields in the winter.

The thermometer dropped to zero, but there was firewood in plenty, and they found prairie fowl and deer for their evening meals.

They are identical with the prairie-fowl, so common at the West, and are said to be delicious eating.

They shot prairie fowl and lived on them, with bacon, bread and tea.

Our game to-day consisted of two deer, an elk, and a prairie fowl.

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