sage hen

noun

The sage grouse, especially the female.

Similar
sage grouseCentrocercus urophasianus

Meanings

nounsage hen (plural sage hens)

plural sage hens

  1. The sage grouse, especially the female.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounlarge grouse of sagebrush regions of North America

Similar
sage grouseCentrocercus urophasianus
Broader
Also see

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