blackcock

See also: black cock

English

Alternative forms

• black cock

Etymology

From black +‎ cock.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈblæk.kɔk/

Noun

blackcock (plural blackcocks)

1. The male black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix).

   Synonym: heath cock

   Coordinate terms: grey hen, heath hen

Translations

male of Tetrao tetrix

• Finnish: ukkoteeri, koirasteeri
• Swedish: orrtupp c