English Explanatory Dictionary

buttonquail

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʌtɜnˌkweɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-buttonquail.wav

Word forms

buttonquail buttonquails button-quail

Etymology

From button + quail.

Synonyms

hemipode

Derived words

barred buttonquail black-breasted buttonquail black-rumped buttonquail buff-breasted buttonquail chestnut-backed buttonquail common buttonquail Kurrichane buttonquail lark buttonquail little buttonquail Madagascar buttonquail New Caledonia buttonquail painted buttonquail red-backed buttonquail red-chested buttonquail small buttonquail spotted buttonquail Sumba buttonquail Tawitawi small buttonquail Worcester's buttonquail yellow-legged buttonquail
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