Quail (Noun)
Meaning 1
Flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The hunter brought home several quail to roast for dinner after a successful morning in the forest.
- The mature quail were braised in a rich sauce to make them tender enough for the guests to enjoy.
- This quail recipe involving lemon and herbs creates a beautifully flavored dish when broiled to perfection.
- Quail were often considered a delicacy at fine dining restaurants due to their unique flavor and low fat content.
- The farmer started raising quail specifically for their meat, which he would sell to local chefs for use in their recipes.
Meaning 2
Small gallinaceous game birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Quail is often hunted during autumn for sport and to supply local markets with game.
- Game wardens checked for the hunting permits required for harvesting quail and pheasant in state parks.
- Among various North American birds in her field journal were beautifully drawn renderings of California quail and prairie chicken.
- Spartan-like land stretches spotted at long last became favorite covey meeting sites and they raised thriving wild quail flocks together over nearly one-third decade later.
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