Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family Tetraonidae, and subfamily Tetraoninae, 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.
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Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicidae, of the Old World. Th…
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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…
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The pintail duck; -- called also sprig, and spreet-tail.
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To give utterance to expression of grief, pain, censure, regret. etc.; to lament; to murmur; to find fault; -- commonly used with of. Also, to creak…
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Any bird; esp., any large edible bird.
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To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot; as, a horse kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog.
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To lament; to bewail; to complain.
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A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of par…
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An animal of the genus Bos, especially the common species, B. taurus, including the bull, cow, and ox, in their full grown state; esp., an ox or cow…
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Pain in the bowels; colic.
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The female of the canine kind, as of the dog, wolf, and fox.
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One of the brachyuran Crustacea. They are mostly marine, and usually have a broad, short body, covered with a strong shell or carapace. The abdomen i…
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A vulture; the griffin.
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To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly.
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