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What is a singular of grouse?
(graʊs ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense grouses , present participle grousing , past tense, past participle groused language note: The form grouse is used as the plural for meaning [sense 1]. 1. countable noun [oft NOUN noun] A grouse is a wild bird with a round body.
How do you use grouse in a sentence?
They went grouse shooting up on the moors.They're shooting grouse up on the moors.His main grouse is that he isn't paid enough.Grouse will soon be in season again.The party had been to the grouse moors that morning.He is a member of a grouse shoot.I haven't really got much to grouse about.More items...•
What does grouse mean in slang?
very goodGrouse means very good. A lot of Australian slang is inspired by beach and surf culture.
What's a group of grouse called?
Game Birds (quail, grouse, ptarmigan): covey, pack, bevy.
What is a small grouse called?
The “Ruffed” in its name comes from its black or brown neck feathers, which the male flares into a ruff during courtship displays or territorial defense. Although usually a solitary and retiring forest species, this small grouse makes itself noticeable through the male's persistent percussive displays.
Can you eat a grouse?
Grouse is very lean white meat with a delicate flavor. You can use it in just about any chicken recipe, but take care not to overcook. Very often, we just dust the breasts in flour and bake. This way we enjoy the full flavor of the birds for dinner.
Can a grouse fly?
They are capable of flying after just 5 days and can cover long distances (e.g., ¼ mile) per day on the ground. Habitat: Ruffed Grouse live in forested habitat in regions that have a pronounced winter often including deep snow.
Is a grouse a chicken?
Grouse are tiny game birds, the size of very small chickens. They are usually hunted and sold onto stores; they are not easy to farm. Grouse have pretty much the same proportion of white / dark meat as chickens do, but they don't taste like chicken. The breast of young grouse is tender, with a mild gamey taste.