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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.

4. Verb. Complain. ; "What was he hollering about?"

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

1. 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. Among the European species are the red grouse (Lagopus Scoticus) and the hazel grouse (Bonasa betulina). See Capercaidzie, Ptarmigan, and Heath grouse. Among the most important American species are the ruffed grouse, or new England partridge (Bonasa umbellus); the sharp-tailed grouse (Pediocaetes phasianellus) of the West; the dusky blue, or pine grouse (Dendragapus obscurus) of the Rocky Mountains; the Canada grouse, or spruce partridge (D. Canadensis). See also Prairie hen, and Sage cock. The Old World sand grouse (Pterocles, etc) belong to a very different family. See Pterocletes, and Sand grouse. Origin: Prob. After the analogy of mouse, mice, fr. The earlier grice, OF. Griesche meor hen: cf. F. Piegrieche shrike. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Grouse

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