Meaning of grouse in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɡraʊs/

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1. Verb

   grouse

   Etymology

   early 19th century: of unknown origin; compare with grouch

   Definitions

   1. hunt grouse
2. 2. complain

   Examples

   • « What was he hollering about? »

   Derived terms

   • beef
   • bellyacher
   • bitch
   • complainer
   • crab
   • crabby person
   • crybaby
   • gripe
   • grumbler
   • kick
   • moaner
   • sniveller
   • squawk
   • squawker
   • whiner

3. Noun

   grouse

   Etymology

   early 16th century: perhaps related to medieval Latin gruta or to Old French grue‘crane’

   Definitions

   1. flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae

   Examples

   • « usually roasted »
   • « flesh too dry to broil »
4. 2. popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

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