chukar

/ˈtʃuːkɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of grouse found in Asia and North America, typically having a brown or gray plumage

“The hikers spotted a chukar in the mountains.”

2. verb

to flush or scare away (game birds) with a dog or on foot

“The hunters went out to chukar the grouse in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • grouse
  • quail

Antonyms

  • gamebird
  • pheasant