blackcock

American  

[blak-kok] / ˈblækˌkɒk /

noun

1. the male of the black grouse.

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blackcock British  

/ ˈblækˌkɒk /

noun

1. Also called: heath cock.  the male of the black grouse Compare greyhen

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Etymology

Origin of blackcock

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

Example Sentences

They were disturbed by speculations as to who would receive their pension for them; then they recalled the fruits, fish, hazel-hens, blackcock, and hares which they had seen that day.

From A Survey of Russian Literature, with Selections by Hapgood, Isabel Florence

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

From The Confessions of a Poacher by Anonymous

Another interesting feature about pheasants is the extraordinary difference in plumage between the sexes, a gap equalled only between the blackcock and greyhen and quite unknown in the partridge, quail and grouse.

From Birds in the Calendar by Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George)

At a restaurant Coq de bruyère is often served as grouse, but this is a blackcock.

From The Gourmet's Guide to Europe by Newnham-Davis, Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel)

The grey dissolves into dawn, the dawn into light, and the first blackcock crows to his grey hen in the hollow.

From The Confessions of a Poacher by Anonymous