BLACK COCK Meaning and
Definition
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The heath-cock, or black grouse.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for BLACK COCK
- vlack cock
- nlack cock
- hlack cock
- glack cock
- bkack cock
- bpack cock
- boack cock
- blzck cock
- blsck cock
- blwck cock
- blqck cock
- blaxk cock
- blavk cock
- blafk cock
- bladk cock
- blacj cock
- blacm cock
- blacl cock
- blaco cock
Etymology of BLACK COCK
The word "black cock" has two possible origins, one related to bird species and the other to sexual slang.
In terms of bird species, "black cock" is commonly associated with the black grouse (Tetrao tetrix), also known as the black game or simply the black cock. The etymology traces back to Old English, where "black" referred to the color of the bird's plumage, and "cock" was a general term used for males of bird species.
However, it is important to note that "black cock" can also be used as sexual slang, often considered offensive and vulgar. In this context, it refers to the male genitalia. The origins of this specific usage and its etymology are uncertain and likely rooted in colloquial and vulgar language over time.
Similar spelling words for BLACK COCK
- black sage,
- blackwash,
- blackjack,
- black-billed cuckoo,
- black economy,
- blackcock,
- black cuckoo,
- black cook,
- coach black,
- pluck cake,
- black cake,
- blackjack oak,
- black ice,
- blackish,
- black-billed cuckoo-dove,
- black oak,
- Black Hawk,
- black ash,
- black cuckoo-dove,
- black couch,
- black cohosh,
- black hickory.
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