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sage cock

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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a species of grouse, Centrocerus urophasianus, found in arid regions where sage is plentiful.

See: sage grouse

Quotations

1959

Sage Grouse [is also called] sage cock (The bird's range is practically that of the sage brushes (Artemesia) upon which it freely feeds. Sask.) sage grouse, sage hen (Sask.).