flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
source: WordNet 3.0
popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
source: WordNet 3.0
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.
