Definition
gorcocks
noun
- Plural of gorcock; male red grouse, especially in Scotland and northern England.
Usage: chiefly British; regional
Examples
- The hunters spotted several gorcocks on the moor at dawn.
- Gorcocks are prized game birds in the Scottish Highlands.
- The estate manager counted the gorcocks during the breeding season.
- Local sportsmen pursue gorcocks during the shooting season.