maycock

1 of 2

noun (1)

may·​cock

ˈmāˌkäk

: maypop

Maycock

2 of 2

noun (2)

May·​cock

ˈmāˌkäk

: black-bellied plover

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of maracock

Noun (2)

May + cock

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