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Meaning of ptarmigan in English
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑrməɡən/
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Noun
ptarmigan
Etymology
late 16th century: from Scottish Gaelic tàrmachan. The spelling with p- was introduced later, suggested by Greek words starting with pt-
Definitions
1.
large arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage