grouse
1any of numerous gallinaceous birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae.: Compare black grouse, capercaillie, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse.
British. the red grouse.
Origin of grouse
1Other words from grouse
- grouseless, adjective
- grouselike, adjective
Words Nearby grouse
Other definitions for grouse (2 of 3)
to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work.
a complaint.
Origin of grouse
2Other words for grouse
Other words from grouse
- grouser, noun
Other definitions for grouse (3 of 3)
excellent; great; wonderful.
Origin of grouse
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How to use grouse in a sentence
One player seemingly groused at his union on Thursday for not pushing back.
The NFL’s COVID Plan Pisses Off Anti-Vaccine Players—but It Just Might Work | Robert Silverman | July 23, 2021 | The Daily BeastThat’s bad news for local brokers and private agents, who grouse that the upstarts provide subpar services compared to them.
“I spent $100 on tickets I can’t use,” the man groused as he tried to argue with one of the theater’s representatives, and then, with his companion, walked disconsolately away.
The bulk of the economic damage inflicted by cats cataloged in Leroy’s analysis comes from their impact on native biodiversity and resulting losses in spending on birdwatching and hunting birds like ducks, pheasants and grouse.
These are the 5 costliest invasive species, causing billions in damages | Jonathan Lambert | March 31, 2021 | Science NewsA graduate student at Western Colorado University is classifying photos to determine whether there’s a significant difference in the number of Gunnison sage grouse at the restored sites compared with adjacent untreated areas.
Simple hand-built structures can help streams survive wildfires and drought | Brianna Randall | March 26, 2021 | Science News
Louis Bacon, another big donor, owns land all over the world, including a grouse-hunting estate in Scotland.
Hunger Games Comes to New York State’s Public Schools | Zephyr Teachout | November 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne remaining letter thanks a friend for sending some grouse and a book, the former described as “splendid.”
Wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge, grouse, peacocks, hares, wild rabbits, and waterfowl are all dietary staples.
The pair will tour the Famous grouse distillery and will meet young people at the Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff.
Many intellectuals grouse about the competitions as eye candy for the alienated.
The gallinaceous birds include the large blue grouse of the coast, replaced in the Rocky Mountains by the dusky grouse.
Inside of Woodcock's wing,—body orange coloured silk neatly ribbed,—hackle from a grouse for legs.
The Teesdale Angler | R LakelandFinding that Regis Brugiere paid little attention to the grouse so carefully pointed, Jim resolved to hunt on his own account.
Blazed Trail Stories | Stewart Edward WhiteMake a stiff forcemeat from the breast of a fowl or pheasant, or the two breasts of partridge or grouse.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de SalisCut some fillets of grouse into cutlet shapes, also some slices of fried bread; sprinkle the latter with grated Parmesan cheese.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode | Harriet A. de Salis
British Dictionary definitions for grouse (1 of 2)
/ (ɡraʊs) /
(intr) to grumble; complain
a persistent complaint
Origin of grouse
1Derived forms of grouse
- grouser, noun
British Dictionary definitions for grouse (2 of 2)
/ (ɡraʊs) /
any gallinaceous bird of the family Tetraonidae, occurring mainly in the N hemisphere, having a stocky body and feathered legs and feet. They are popular game birds: See also black grouse, red grouse
Australian and NZ slang excellent
Origin of grouse
2Derived forms of grouse
- grouselike, adjective
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