Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family Tetraonidæ, and subfamily Tetraoninæ, 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. (Zool.)
Grouse
v. i.
To seek or shoot grouse.
To complain or grumble; as, employees grousing about their incompetent boss. [informal]