Lagopus Scoticus

Lagopus Scoticus
Grouse Grouse (grous), n. sing. & pl. [Prob. after the analogy of mouse, mice, fr. the earlier grice, OF. griesche meor hen: cf. F. piegri[`e]che shrike.] (Zo["o]l.) Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family {Tetraonid[ae]}, and subfamily {Tetraonin[ae]}, inhabiting Europe, Asia, and North America. They have plump bodies, strong, well-feathered legs, and usually mottled plumage. The group includes the ptarmigans ({Lagopus}), having feathered feet. [1913 Webster]

Note: Among the European species are the red grouse ({Lagopus Scoticus}) and the hazel grouse ({Bonasa betulina}). See {Capercaidzie}, {Ptarmigan}, and {Heath grouse}. Among the most important American species are the ruffed grouse, or New England partridge ({Bonasa umbellus}); the sharp-tailed grouse ({Pedioc[ae]tes phasianellus}) of the West; the dusky blue, or pine grouse ({Dendragapus obscurus}) of the Rocky Mountains; the Canada grouse, or spruce partridge ({D. Canadensis}). See also {Prairie hen}, and {Sage cock}. The Old World sand grouse ({Pterocles}, etc.) belong to a very different family. See {Pterocletes}, and {Sand grouse}. [1913 Webster]


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  • Lagopus Scoticus — moorfowl moorfowl, moor fowl moor fowl . (Zo[ o]l.) 1. A reddish brown grouse ({Lagopus Scoticus}) of upland moors of Great Britain; the European ptarmigan, or {red grouse}, also called the {moorgame}. Syn: red grouse, moorbird, moorgame,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lagopus scoticus — moorfowl moorfowl, moor fowl moor fowl . (Zo[ o]l.) 1. A reddish brown grouse ({Lagopus Scoticus}) of upland moors of Great Britain; the European ptarmigan, or {red grouse}, also called the {moorgame}. Syn: red grouse, moorbird, moorgame,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lagopus Scoticus — Ptarmigan Ptar mi*gan, n. [Gael. tarmachan; cf. Ir. tarmochan, tarmonach.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any grouse of the genus {Lagopus}, of which numerous species are known. The feet are completely feathered. Most of the species are brown in summer, but turn… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lagopus scoticus — moorgame moorgame n. (Zo[ o]l.) The {moorfowl}. Syn: red grouse,, moorbird, {Lagopus scoticus}. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lagopus (lagopus) scoticus — Lagopède d Écosse Lagopède d Écosse …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Lagopus lagopus scoticus — Lagopède d Écosse Lagopède d Écosse …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Lagopus lagopus scoticus — Schottisches Moorschneehuhn Schottisches Moorschneehuhn (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) Systematik Ordnung: Hühnervöge …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Lagopus scoticus — noun reddish brown grouse of upland moors of Great Britain • Syn: ↑red grouse, ↑moorfowl, ↑moorbird, ↑moor bird, ↑moorgame • Hypernyms: ↑ptarmigan • Hyponyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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