sage hen
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sage hen
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“Sage brush is essential habitat for native animals like mule deer, sage hen and cottontails,” said Mosley.
From National Geographic
“David” and the other hunters of the company also killed sage hens, antelope and buffalo.
From Project Gutenberg
The sage grouse, or sage hen is the largest of the grouse of America, some of the males weighing as much as seven pounds.
From Project Gutenberg
That bird-benedict must be sized like a sage hen to toot all that.
From Project Gutenberg
The coyote preys on young deer and antelope and on small game, such as rabbits, prairie dogs, sage hens and badgers.
From Project Gutenberg
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