grouse — a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡraʊs/
Korean meaning: 통통한 몸과 깃털이 달린 다리를 가진 중대형 사냥감 새
Korean pronunciation: **그라**우스
Example Sentences
- My grandfather loves to grouse about how kids these days don't respect their elders.
- The chef served roasted grouse with wild mushrooms at the fancy restaurant.
- Instead of grousing about Monday mornings, try singing in the shower!
grouse
NOUN//ɡraʊs//
a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs
A plump grouse with feathered legs forages in the woodland clearing
A grouse on the house befriends a tiny mouse!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century Scottish, originally referring to a type of game bird. The verb meaning 'to complain' developed later, likely because the bird's call sounded like grumbling or complaining.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather loves to grouse about how kids these days don't respect their elders.”
“The chef served roasted grouse with wild mushrooms at the fancy restaurant.”
“Instead of grousing about Monday mornings, try singing in the shower!”
“The Scottish Highlands are famous for their grouse populations during hunting season.”
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