Partridge (Noun)
Meaning 3
Heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds.
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Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The partridge, with its mottled brown plumage, blended seamlessly into the underbrush of the Argentine forest.
- In the Andes, the partridge is prized for its flavorful meat and is often served at special occasions.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the dwindling population of the partridge, which is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
- The partridge's stout legs and powerful feet allow it to run quickly through the dense undergrowth of the South American grasslands.
- Ornithologists have long been fascinated by the partridge's unique characteristics, which set it apart from other game birds in the region.
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Meaning 4
Valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada.
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Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 5
A popular North American game bird; named for its call.
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Nouns denoting animals.