Richardson's grouse

noun

Rich·​ard·​son's grouse

ˈrichə(r)dsənz-

: a northern dusky grouse (Dendragapus obscurus richardsonii)

Word History

Etymology

after Sir John Richardson †1865 Scottish naturalist

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