tetrao

/tɛˈtrɑʊ, tɛˈtrɑːoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A tetrao is a genus of grouse that includes the black grouse, the capercaillie, and the black-bellied grouse, among others.

“The biologist studied the behavior of tetraos in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • gamebird
  • grouse

Antonyms

  • domesticated bird