grouse
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grouse
any gallinaceous bird of the family Tetraonidae, occurring mainly in the N hemisphere, having a stocky body and feathered legs and feet. They are popular game birds
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grouse
[grau̇s] (vertebrate zoology)
Any of a number of game birds in the family Tetraonidae having a plump body and strong, feathered legs.
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