capercaillie

/kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/

Meanings

noun

A large, black grouse of the genus Tetrao in the bird family Phasianidae, especially the western capercaillie, Tetrao urogallus.

Examples :

"While hiking in the Scottish Highlands, we were lucky enough to spot a male capercaillie displaying its impressive plumage in the forest. "

Related Words

western noun

/ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/

A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850-1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

"My grandfather loved watching old western movies. "

plumage noun

/ˈpluːmɪdʒ/

Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally.

"The peacock's vibrant plumage attracted everyone's attention. "

enough adverb

/iˈnʌf/

Sufficiently.

"Are you man enough to fight me?"

displaying verb

/dɪsˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store was displaying new winter coats in the window. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

grouse noun

/ɡɹaʊs/

Any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae which inhabit temperate and subarctic regions of the northern hemisphere.

"The hunters were excited to go grouse hunting in the mountainous region. "

forest noun

/ˈfɒɹɪst/ /fɔɹst/

A dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.

"The hikers ventured deep into the forest, hoping to find a hidden waterfall. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

highlands noun

/ˈhaɪləndz/

An area of high land.

"The family went hiking in the highlands to enjoy the fresh mountain air. "

hiking verb

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

"We are going hiking in the mountains this weekend for fun and exercise. "

large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

impressive adjective

/ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/

Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress

"an impressive movie"