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grouse - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'grouse' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Grouse [ n. sing. & pl.]
- Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family Tetraonidae, and subfamily Tetraoninae, inhabiting Europe, Asia, and North America. They have plump bodies, strong, well-feathered legs, and usually mottled plumage. The group includes the ptarmigans (Lagopus), having feathered feet.
2 . Grouse [ v. i.]
- To seek or shoot grouse.
- To complain or grumble.

Meaning of 'grouse' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . grouse [ v]
Meaning (1):
- complain
Example in sentence:
  • What was he hollering about?