grouse in Irish
grouse in Irish is cearc fhraoigh, coileach fraoigh — grouse means a plump game bird found in moorland and northern regions, often hunted for sport and food.
grouse in Irish
cearc fhraoigh
(countable) Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere; specifically, the red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) native to heather moorland on the British Isles. [from 1530s]
coileach fraoigh
(countable) Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere; specifically, the red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) native to heather moorland on the British Isles. [from 1530s]
What does "grouse" mean?
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noun A plump game bird found in moorland and northern regions, often hunted for sport and food.
"The 12th of August marks the start of grouse shooting season in Scotland."
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verb To complain or grumble, often persistently.
"He's always grousing about the weather."
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noun A complaint.
"Her main grouse was the lack of parking."
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grouse in a sentence
- The 12th of August marks the start of grouse shooting season in Scotland.
- He's always grousing about the weather.
- Staff grumbled and groused about the new shift pattern.
- Her main grouse was the lack of parking.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "grouse" in Irish?
"grouse" in Irish is cearc fhraoigh, coileach fraoigh. grouse means: A plump game bird found in moorland and northern regions, often hunted for sport and food.
How do you use "grouse" in a sentence?
Example: "The 12th of August marks the start of grouse shooting season in Scotland." In Irish, "grouse" is cearc fhraoigh, coileach fraoigh.
Are there other ways to say "grouse" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "grouse": cearc fhraoigh, coileach fraoigh.
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