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| grouse1 |
any of a variety of plump game fowls that have mottled plumage and are distinguished by often elaborate male courtship displays. |
| lek2 |
an area used for courtship displays by male animals, esp. the prairie chicken. |
| lovemaking |
affectionate behavior intended to lead to a romantic attachment; courtship. [1/2 definitions] |
| lyrebird |
an Australian passerine bird, the male of which has a long tail that spreads during courtship into the shape of a lyre. |
| suit |
a man's courtship of a woman. [1/10 definitions] |
| sweep one off one's feet |
to overwhelm or conquer, esp. in courtship. |
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