wood grouse

noun

1. the capercaillie.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood grouse¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

From afar, from the other edge of the forest, came the calling of wood grouse.

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An occasional small pond gives harbourage for a few wild-fowl, while wood-grouse, and in winter ptarmigan, are plentiful.

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A startled wood-grouse, with strong wing-beats, flew shrieking among the branches.

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Suddenly there was a loud whirring sound, and out of the bushes in front of them flew a great wood grouse!

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Capercailzie, the wood-grouse, a large game-bird found in fir woods in mountainous districts, and highly esteemed for table.

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