quail
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a kind of bird – ground dwelling (= though it can fly, it lives mostly on ground) – belongs to the pheasant family of birds – small, plump with round head, short pointed beak (bill), feather colours change from species (kind) to species, short tail, short legs; size: on average, 10-12 inches long, weight: 200-300 grams (male slightly larger than female); feeds on (eats) mostly seeds, and insects found on the ground; lives for 3-5 years (some species may live up to 6 or even 8 years); found almost all over the world
a bush quail
female ~~ hen
baby ~~ chick
group ~~ covey; bevy; drift
voice (call) ~~ whistle
home ~~ nest (a shallow depression on the ground)
The meat of a quail that people eat is called ‘quail’ or ‘quail meat’.
quail as food
The ‘bobwhite quail’ is the state bird of Georgia and Tennessee; and the ‘California quail’ is of California, USA.
Quails are one of the most popular game birds (= birds hunted for food and sport).
The meat of the quail is said to be very tasty and very good for the body and brain development in children!
These days, quails are kept on farms for their eggs and meat. The ‘Japanese quail’ is kept on huge farms in Japan.
Quails are used not only in restaurants for table purpose but also in scientific research for educational purpose!
1.
quail (noun) =
(a) an immoral woman (= a woman who has sex with several men just for fun; who lives a reckless life)
(b) a girl or a young woman
(c) a college student
2.
to quail (verb) = to shrink (step or draw) back in fear or pain; cower
3.
(a) as fat as a quail
(b) as hot as a quail
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