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/
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
He kept grouse about his cold coffee all morning at the diner.
A grouse on the house befriends a tiny mouse!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
Breakdown
grouse (Scottish bird name, imitative of the bird's complaining-like call)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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