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- noun The
sage grouse .
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reesetee commented on the word cock of the plains
Obsolete name for the Sage Grouse.
*waits for snide remarks*
December 7, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word cock of the plains
It does imply strutting, doesn't it? Much nicer than something like... ahem... "plaincock" would be... ahem...
December 8, 2007