Ptarmigan
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ptarmigan is a noun meaning Any of three species of small grouse in the genus Lagopus found in subarctic tundra areas of North America and Eurasia.
Meaning
Any of three species of small grouse in the genus Lagopus found in subarctic tundra areas of North America and Eurasia.
Word Forms
- ptarmigans
Synonyms for ptarmigan
Depending on context, synonyms include lagopus, rype.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include red, grouse, sandgrouse, sand grouse, rype, sharptail.
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