I. ˈgrau̇s noun
( plural grouse or grous·es )
Etymology: origin unknown
1.
a. : any of numerous birds that constitute the family Tetraonidae, are mostly of medium to rather large size, have a plump body, strong feathered legs, and plumage less brilliant than that of pheasants and generally with reddish brown or other protective color, and include numerous important game birds (as the capercaillie, black grouse, and hazel hen of Europe and Asia or the ruffed grouse, prairie chicken, sage grouse, and others of America)
b. Britain : red grouse
2. : gazelle 2
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to seek or shoot grouse
III. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: to complain typically with sustained grumbling
people grouse about excessive taxation, rationing — Atlantic
Synonyms: see complain
IV. noun
( -s )
: complaint , grouch
a temporary outlet for grouses against the party in power — Mollie Panter-Downes