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blackcock

American  
[blak-kok] / ˈblækˌkɒk /

noun

  1. the male of the black grouse.

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

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