bobwhite

noun

Meaning

Any one of four species of quail in the genus Colinus, of the bird family Odontophoridae, limited to the Americas.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

partridge(English)bobwhite quail(English)quail(English)virginia(English)virginie(English)colin(English)wood quail(English)northern bobwhite(English)cottontail(English)pheasant(English)opossum(English)grouse(English)

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Sources

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