Partridge vs. Grouse

Partridge vs. Grouse — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Partridge and Grouse

Partridgenoun

(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.

Grousenoun

Any of various game birds of the family Tetraonidae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere.

Partridgenoun

A type cannon charge composed of several missiles fired all together, similar to langrage or case-shot. Also a large cannon that shoots stones.

Grousenoun

A cause for complaint.

Partridgenoun

flesh of either quail or grouse

Grouseverb

To seek or shoot grouse.

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Partridgenoun

heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds

Grouseverb

To complain or grumble.

Partridgenoun

small Old World gallinaceous game birds

Grouseadjective

Excellent.

I had a grouse day.That food was grouse.

Partridgenoun

a popular North American game bird; named for its call

Grousenoun

flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

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Partridgenoun

valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada

Grousenoun

popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

Grouseverb

hunt grouse

Grouseverb

complain;

What was he hollering about?