Definitions for: Capercailzie


[n] large black Old World grouse



Webster (1913) 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.]

Synonyms: capercaillie, horse of the wood, Tetrao urogallus

See Also: genus Tetrao, grouse, Tetrao

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