muircock

/ˈmjʊərkɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A male pheasant, especially the black gamecock, Lagopus lagopus, or the golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus.

“The hunter spotted a muircock in the nearby woods, its striking plumage standing out against the autumn foliage.”

Synonyms

  • gamecock
  • pheasant

Antonyms

  • hen