quail (Meaning)
quail (n)
flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
small gallinaceous game birds
quail (v)
draw back, as with fear or pain
quail (v. i.)
To die; to perish; hence, to wither; to fade.
To become quelled; to become cast down; to sink under trial or apprehension of danger; to lose the spirit and power of resistance; to lose heart; to give way; to shrink; to cower.
To curdle; to coagulate, as milk.
quail (v. t.)
To cause to fail in spirit or power; to quell; to crush; to subdue.
quail (n.)
Any gallinaceous bird belonging to Coturnix and several allied genera of the Old World, especially the common European quail (C. communis), the rain quail (C. Coromandelica) of India, the stubble quail (C. pectoralis), and the Australian swamp quail (Synoicus australis).
Any one of several American partridges belonging to Colinus, Callipepla, and allied genera, especially the bobwhite (called Virginia quail, and Maryland quail), and the California quail (Calipepla Californica).
Any one of numerous species of Turnix and allied genera, native of the Old World, as the Australian painted quail (Turnix varius). See Turnix.
A prostitute; -- so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quail
quail Sentence Examples
- As the predator approached, the quail froze in fear, hoping to remain undetected.
- The quail chicks scurried behind their mother, seeking protection from potential threats.
- In the early morning, the forest echoed with the distinctive call of the quail.
- Hunters often train their dogs to flush out quail from their hiding spots.
- The quail's speckled plumage provided excellent camouflage in the underbrush.
- Quail eggs are considered a delicacy in many cuisines, prized for their rich flavor.
- The covey of quail moved quickly through the field, pecking at seeds and insects along the way.
- The quail population in the area has declined due to habitat loss and predation.
- The quail's swift movements and evasive tactics make it a challenging target for hunters.
- Farmers sometimes use decoys to attract quail to their fields, providing habitat for the birds to thrive.
FAQs About the word quail
flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised, small gallinaceous game birds, draw back, as with fear or painTo die; to
wince, flinch,recoil, shudder, hesitate,blench, cringe, shrink, tremble, blanch
approach, face, advance, advance,approach, face, near, beard, confront, confront
As the predator approached, the quail froze in fear, hoping to remain undetected.
The quail chicks scurried behind their mother, seeking protection from potential threats.
In the early morning, the forest echoed with the distinctive call of the quail.
Hunters often train their dogs to flush out quail from their hiding spots.
