prairie fowl
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of prairie fowl
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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The landmark measures implemented 21 months ago were aimed at saving the grouse while allowing activities such as energy development, mining and ranching to co-exist with the chicken-sized prairie fowl.
From Reuters ● Jun. 7, 2017
Supporters touted the collaboration as a milestone in efforts to save the grouse and its vanishing sagebrush habitat while allowing activities such as energy development, mining and ranching to co-exist with the chicken-sized prairie fowl.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2015
The thermometer dropped to zero, but there was firewood in plenty, and they found prairie fowl and deer for their evening meals.
From Roosevelt in the Bad Lands by Hagedorn, Hermann
You have devoured the last four fresh eggs, my cook says, there were in the house—three limbs of a prairie fowl, and nearly the half of a young bear ham.
From Hardscrabble; or, the fall of Chicago. a tale of Indian warfare by Richardson, John
Outside the hut the prairie fowl were crowing and calling to one another in the tall trees, evidently attracted by the thick growth of choke-cherries and wild plums.
From Roosevelt in the Bad Lands by Hagedorn, Hermann
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