Definitions for ptarmigan

ptarmigan ptar·mi·gan

Spelling: [tahr-mi-guh n]
IPA: /ˈtɑr mɪ gən/

Ptarmigan is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 467 anagrams from letters in ptarmigan (aagimnprt).

Definitions for ptarmigan

noun

  1. any of several grouses of the genus Lagopus, of mountainous and cold northern regions, having feathered feet.

Origin of ptarmigan

1590-1600; pseudo-Greek spelling of Scots Gaelic tarmarchan, akin to Irish tarmanach

Examples for ptarmigan

The rise of the ptarmigan had another effect, on which the travellers had not counted.

That is what grown-up foxes do to the ptarmigan folks when they get a chance.

We were fortunate enough, however, to see a flock of ptarmigan.

He knew clearly what was to be done, and this he did by promptly eating the ptarmigan.

Could not a single gull or ptarmigan find a resting-place there?

They used to fetch in ptarmigan an' rabbits an' I'd take 'em away an' eat 'em.

The only ornament which he allowed himself was the white wing of a ptarmigan.

Around us we saw plenty of ptarmigan tracks, but no signs of foxes.

Among birds, the ptarmigan is a fine example of protective colouring.

The net was of service, not only for fish and beluga, but also for ptarmigan and foxes.

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