partridge (Meaning)
partridge (n)
flesh of either quail or grouse
heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
small Old World gallinaceous game birds
a popular North American game bird; named for its call
valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada
partridge (n.)
Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicidae, of the Old World. The partridge is noted as a game bird.
Any one of several species of quail-like birds belonging to Colinus, and allied genera.
The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
Synonyms & Antonyms of partridge
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partridge Sentence Examples
- The plump partridges scuttled through the undergrowth, their feathers rustling.
- The hunter's shotgun echoed through the forest as he aimed at a covey of partridges.
- The partridge's distinctive call of "chirrup, chirrup" could be heard throughout the meadow.
- The gamekeeper released a pair of partridges into the reserve to increase their population.
- The chef prepared a succulent partridge pie, served with roasted vegetables.
- The partridges flew in formation, their wings beating in unison.
- The biologist studied the partridge's nesting habits in the secluded woods.
- The partridge's camouflage allowed it to blend seamlessly with its surroundings.
- A covey of partridges perched on a tree branch, their beady eyes scanning for danger.
- The partridge's feathers were a beautiful brown and white, with a distinctive black stripe across the eye.
FAQs About the word partridge
flesh of either quail or grouse, heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds, small Old Wo
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The plump partridges scuttled through the undergrowth, their feathers rustling.
The hunter's shotgun echoed through the forest as he aimed at a covey of partridges.
The partridge's distinctive call of "chirrup, chirrup" could be heard throughout the meadow.
The gamekeeper released a pair of partridges into the reserve to increase their population.
