partridge
noun
Simple meaning
A minor city in Reno County, Kansas, United States, named after the bird.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɑɹtɹədʒ
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Definition
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noun
A minor city in Reno County, Kansas, United States, named after the bird.
ornithology
Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.
uncountable
The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.
Valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada
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- Neutral / general English
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Tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch.
Of mountainous areas of southern Europe.
Common European partridge.
Common European partridge.
California partridge.
Common western European partridge with red legs.
Related Words
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- owlnoun
- falconnoun
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