Of, relating to, characteristic of, or reminiscent of a cockerel or rooster. Now somewhat rare.
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释义 | the world > animals > birds > order Galliformes (fowls) > family Phasianidae (pheasants, etc.) > hen or cock > [adjective] > of or relating to or like a cock (10) cockish1577 Of, relating to, characteristic of, or reminiscent of a cockerel or rooster. Now somewhat rare. cock-a-doodle-dooing1599 Of a cockerel or rooster: crowing; (of a person) crowing like a cockerel or rooster. Later also: showing or characterized by arrogance, boastfulness… gallinaceous1879 humorously. Resembling that of a cock; ‘cocky’. henny1929 gen. Of, relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a hen or hens. Subcategories:— having specific physical characteristics (5) — that does not fight (1) |
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