Ruffed a. Furnished with a ruff.
 Ruffed grouse Zool., a North American grouse (Bonasa umbellus) common in the wooded districts of the Northern United States.  The male has a ruff of brown or black feathers on each side of the neck, and is noted for the loud drumming sound he makes during the breeding season.  Called also tippet grouse, partridge, birch partridge, pheasant, drummer, and white-flesher.
 ruffed lemur Zool., a species of lemur (lemur varius) having a conspicuous ruff on the sides of the head.  Its color is varied with black and white.  Called also ruffed maucaco.

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 Tip·pet n.
 1. A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, -- usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material.
 2. A length of twisted hair or gut in a fish line. [Scot.]
 3. A handful of straw bound together at one end, and used for thatching. [Scot.]
 Tippet grebe Zool., the great crested grebe, or one of several similar species.
 Tippet grouse Zool., the ruffed grouse.
 To turn tippet, to change. [Obs.]

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