Mid 17th century. From ancient Greek ἀλεκτρυών (name for) a cock from ἀλέκτωρ cock + -ών, suffix forming nouns, perhaps after ἀλκυών or Γηρυών, name of a mythical monster.
Definition of alectryon in US English:
alectryon
nounəˈlɛktrɪən
rare, poetic
(A name for) a cock.
Origin
Mid 17th century. From ancient Greek ἀλεκτρυών (name for) a cock from ἀλέκτωρ cock + -ών, suffix forming nouns, perhaps after ἀλκυών or Γηρυών, name of a mythical monster.