willow grouse

noun

a N European grouse, Lagopus lagopus, with a reddish-brown plumage and white wings: now regarded as the same species as the red grouse (L. lagopus scoticus) of Britain

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And Fleetfoot, having done his duty, was free to return to Willow-grouse.
The Later Cave-Men
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
Soon after the salmon feast, Willow-grouse saw her people again.
The Later Cave-Men
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
So Willow-grouse kept her secret from every one in the clan.
The Later Cave-Men
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
All but Willow-grouse obeyed; but she heeded not what was said.
The Later Cave-Men
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp
Willow-grouse knew that the bare rock was a good shelter in summer.
The Later Cave-Men
Katharine Elizabeth Dopp