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Definition of Grouse
1. Noun. Flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil.
2. Verb. Hunt grouse. "In the summer they like to go out and grouse"
3. Noun. Popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet.
Specialized synonyms: Black Grouse, Ptarmigan, Capercaillie, Capercailzie, Horse Of The Wood, Tetrao Urogallus, Canachites Canadensis, Spruce Grouse, Centrocercus Urophasianus, Sage Grouse, Sage Hen, Bonasa Umbellus, Partridge, Ruffed Grouse, Pedioecetes Phasianellus, Sharp-tailed Grouse, Sprig Tail, Sprigtail, Prairie Chicken, Prairie Fowl, Prairie Grouse
Generic synonyms: Game Bird
4. Verb. Complain. ; "What was he hollering about?"
Generic synonyms: Complain, Kick, Kvetch, Plain, Quetch, Sound Off
Derivative terms: Beef, Bellyacher, Crab, Gripe, Squawk, Squawker
Definition of Grouse
1. n. sing. & pl. Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family Tetraonidæ, and subfamily Tetraoninæ, 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. v. i. To seek or shoot grouse.
Definition of Grouse
1. to complain [v GROUSED, GROUSING, GROUSES] - See also: complain
Medical Definition of Grouse
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