DCHP-3

white grouse†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a rock or willow ptarmigan, in winter plumage.

Quotations

1823
The White Grouse of the countries round Hudson's Bay, are inhabitants of the plains, where bushes of willows abound, on the buds of which they support themselves.
1929
. . . the white grouse is another useful addition to the larder. . . .
1959
Rock Ptarmigan [is also called] white grouse ("Hudson Bay").
1959
Willow Ptarmigan [is also called] white grouse ("Hudson Bay," B.C.). . . .