partridge Definition
- 1a medium-sized game bird with mainly brown plumage, native to Eurasia and frequently shot for food or sport.
- 2a tropical American quail with a small head and bill and typically mottled brown plumage.
Using partridge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "partridge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The hunter shot a partridge in the woods.
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The restaurant served roasted partridge with a side of vegetables.
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The partridge is a popular game bird in Europe.
partridge Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with partridge
a reference to the first gift given on the twelfth day of Christmas in the traditional Christmas song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'
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On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree.
a species of partridge native to Europe and Asia, known for its grey-brown plumage and red face
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The grey partridge is a popular game bird in the UK.
a Eurasian and African species of partridge with reddish-brown plumage and a distinctive black and white striped pattern on the wings
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The chukar partridge is a popular game bird in parts of Asia and the Middle East.
Summary: partridge in Brief
A 'partridge' [ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ] is a medium-sized game bird with brown plumage, native to Eurasia. It is often hunted for food or sport and is popular in European cuisine. The phrase 'in a pear tree' comes from the traditional Christmas song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' which features a partridge as the first gift. Other species of partridge include the grey partridge and chukar partridge.
