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grouse1

Pronunciation: /graʊs/

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Definition of grouse

noun (plural same)

  • a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs, the male being larger and more brightly coloured than the female.
    • Family Tetraonidae (or Phasianidae): several genera, especially Lagopus and Tetrao
  • [mass noun] the flesh of the grouse as food.

Origin:

early 16th century: perhaps related to medieval Latin gruta or to Old French grue 'crane'

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Definition of grouse in the US English dictionary