noun
- plural of greyhen; female black grouse
Usage: British
Examples
- The greyhens were spotted foraging in the heather.
- During mating season, greyhens gather at traditional display grounds.
- The wildlife photographer captured images of several greyhens in their natural habitat.
- Greyhens are distinguished from males by their smaller size and mottled brown plumage.
- Conservation efforts have helped stabilize greyhen populations in Scotland.