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/ˈbʌtɜnˌkweɪl/ · noun
Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae..
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Buttonquail means Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae..
Common synonyms include hemipode, button quail, bustard quail.
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Use buttonquail where its definition matches the intended context.
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