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Ptarmigan

Part of speech: noun

Sense 1: A medium-sized Arctic grouse with a white winter plumage and a brown and mottled summer plumage, native to mountain regions of northern Eurasia and North America.

Example sentence: During the winter, the ptarmigan's white feathers help it blend into its snowy surroundings.

Sense 2: A person who is skillful in escaping or evading capture, especially in the wilderness or under difficult circumstances.

Example sentence: The fugitive proved to be a ptarmigan, eluding the authorities for weeks.

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1: Of or relating to the ptarmigan bird.

Example sentence: The researcher studied the ptarmigan behavior in its natural habitat.

Sense 2: Referring to a type of local cuisine or dish heavily influenced by the culture and ingredients of the Arctic regions.

Example sentence: We enjoyed a delicious ptarmigan stew made with local Arctic herbs and spices.