hazel grouse

noun

1. a European woodland grouse, Tetrastes bonasia, somewhat resembling the North American ruffed grouse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hazel grouse¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Hazel-grouse too are common in the lower woods, but are not easily found unless the call-system be adopted.

From Project Gutenberg

Won't you be good enough to favor me by trying a hazel-grouse?

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