Category:Capercailzie

Ca"per*cail`zie, or Ca"per*cal`ly, n. Etym: [Gael, capulcoile.] (Zoöl.)

Defn: 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.]