| Pronunciation: | | `kapur'keylyee
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[n] large black Old World grouse |
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CAPERCAILZIE is a 12 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | capercaillie, horse of the wood, Tetrao urogallus |
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| | See Also: | | genus Tetrao, grouse, Tetrao |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ca"per*cail`zie\, or Capercally \Ca"per*cal`ly\,
n. [Gael, capulcoile.] (Zo["o]l.)
A species of grouse ({Tetrao uragallus}) of large size and
fine flavor, found in northern Europe and formerly in
Scotland; -- called also {cock of the woods}. [Written also
{capercaillie}, {capercaili}.]
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