GROUSE


Meaning of GROUSE in English

~ 1

■ noun ( plural same) a medium-sized game bird with a plump body and feathered legs. [ Lagopus lagopus ( red or willow ~ ) and other species.]

Origin

C16: perh. related to med. L. gruta or to OFr. grue 'crane'.

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~ 2

■ verb complain pettily; grumble.

■ noun a grumble or petty complaint.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

C19: of unknown origin; cf. grouch .

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