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■ 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 .