Definition of grouse
grouse
orgrouses
: any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
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Origin and Etymology of grouse
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1531
grouse
Definition of grouse
groused
;grousing
grouser
nounExamples of grouse in a Sentence
She's been grousing to her boss about the working conditions.
Fans have groused that the higher prices are unfair.
Origin and Etymology of grouse
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1887
Origin and Etymology of grouse
see 2grouse
First Known Use: 1918
GROUSE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of grouse for English Language Learners
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: to complain about something
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Definition of grouse for Students
grouse
: a brownish bird mostly of wooded areas that feeds especially on the ground and is sometimes hunted for food or sport
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