Grouse: meaning, definitions and examples
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grouse
[ ɡraʊs ]
bird
A medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs, typically found in the northern hemisphere. Grouse are popular game birds for hunting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hunters set out early in the morning to shoot grouse.
- Grouse are known for their distinctive mating calls.
- The feathers on a grouse's legs help to protect them in cold weather.
complain
To grumble or complain about something in a persistent way. Grouse is often used informally to describe minor complaints or grievances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She always grouses about the cold weather.
- Don't grouse about the little things, focus on the positive aspects instead.
Translations
Translations of the word "grouse" in other languages:
🇵🇹 galinhola
🇮🇳 तीतर (शिकार के लिए पक्षी)
🇩🇪 Birkhuhn
🇮🇩 ayam hutan
🇺🇦 глухар
🇵🇱 głuszec
🇯🇵 ライチョウ
🇫🇷 grouse
🇪🇸 urogallo
🇹🇷 dağ tavuğu
🇰🇷 들꿩
🇸🇦 الطائر الدراج
🇨🇿 tetřev
🇸🇰 hlucháň
🇨🇳 松鸡
🇸🇮 gozdna kura
🇮🇸 rjúpa
🇰🇿 шіл
🇬🇪 ტყის ქათამი
🇦🇿 meşə tavuğu
🇲🇽 urogallo
Word origin
The word 'grouse' originated in the 16th century and is believed to have come from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gros'. Grouse have been a popular game bird for centuries, prized for their meat and challenging hunting experiences. The verb form of 'grouse' meaning to complain is thought to have originated in Australia in the early 20th century.
See also: grouser.