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Partridge: meaning, definitions and examples

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partridge

 

[ หˆpษ‘ห.trษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird

A partridge is a medium-sized bird typically found in Europe, Asia, and Africa. They are known for their distinctive call and are often hunted for sport or food.

Synonyms

grouse, pheasant, quail

Examples of usage

  • We spotted a covey of partridges in the field.
  • The hunter aimed carefully at the partridge perched on the branch.

Translations

Translations of the word "partridge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perdiz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rebhuhn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ burung pegar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ั–ะฟะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuropatwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒคใƒžใ‚ฆใ‚บใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท perdrix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perdiz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keklik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ณ ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฌู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koroptev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jarabica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นง้ธช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jerebica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rjรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™klik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perdiz

Word origin

The word 'partridge' comes from the Middle English 'partrich', which in turn comes from the Old French 'perdriz' and the Latin 'perdix', ultimately deriving from the Greek 'perdix'. The partridge has been a symbol in various cultures, often representing fertility, sacrifice, or protection.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,489, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.