Ptarmigan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural ptar·mi·gans, (especially collectively) ptar·mi·gan.
  1. any of several grouses of the genus Lagopus, of mountainous and cold northern regions, having feathered feet.
noun plural -gans or -gan
  1. any of several arctic and subarctic grouse of the genus Lagopus, esp L. mutus, which has a white winter plumage
  2. a created domestic fancy pigeon with ruffled or curled feathers on the wings and back
Ptarmigan (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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