Associations to the word «Grouse»

Wiktionary

GROUSE, noun. Any of various game birds of the family Tetraonidae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere.
GROUSE, verb. To seek or shoot grouse.
GROUSE, noun. A cause for complaint.
GROUSE, verb. To complain or grumble.
GROUSE, adjective. (Australian) (NZ) (slang) Excellent.

Dictionary definition

GROUSE, noun. Flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil.
GROUSE, noun. Popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet.
GROUSE, verb. Hunt grouse.
GROUSE, verb. Complain; "What was he hollering about?".

Wise words

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