What does partridge mean?
Partridge means (ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris..
Partridge
/ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris..
Definitions by Sense
- (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.
- (obsolete, military) A type of cannon charge composed of several missiles fired all together, similar to langrage or case-shot. Also a large cannon that shoots stones.
Example Sentences
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.
...and the loudest sound in the lonely fields was when, adventuring too near some late brood, the partridge sought to deceive by a plaintive cry and seeming helplessness, crossing before your very feet, till, when drawn to a sufficient distance, suddenly the air vibrated to the flutter of her active pinions.
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Word Forms
- partridges
- partridge
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for partridge?
Common synonyms include tinamou, bobwhite quail, bobwhite, ruffed grouse.
What is the opposite of partridge?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use partridge in a sentence?
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.
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