grouse
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/ɡraʊs/
bird; complain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grouse' originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'gròs,' which referred to a type of game bird.
Historical Evolution
'gròs' transformed into the English word 'grouse' during the 16th century, maintaining its reference to the bird.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the bird, but over time, it also came to mean 'to complain' in a figurative sense.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of bird that is often hunted for sport and food, known for its plump body and feathered legs.
The hunter spotted a grouse in the underbrush.
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Verb 1
to complain or grumble about something.
He tends to grouse about the weather every winter.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 23:06