Cockbird

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The male of a game bird, especially of a pheasant.
  2. 2
    The male of any bird.

    "Then the old cock bird - he can be distinguished by his brighter plumage - hops out into full view."

Synonyms

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cockcock

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"Then the old cock bird - he can be distinguished by his brighter plumage - hops out into full view."

Etymology

From cock + bird.

Related phrases

game bird

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