Tetraonid Definition

noun

(zoology) A bird belonging to the tribe of which the genus Tetrao is the type.

The grouse, partridge and quail are tetraonids.
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Noun

Singular:
tetraonid
Plural:
tetraonids

Origin of Tetraonid

  • Latin tetrao (“a heath cock, grouse”), from Ancient Greek. Compare French tétraonide.

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