northern bobwhite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From its distinctive call.
Meanings
- A bird of the species Colinus virginianus, native to eastern North America.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| northern bobwhites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Virginia quail (Colinus virginianus) · bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus)
Translations (9)
de Virginiawachtel (Colinus virginianus) · ru вирги́нская америка́нская куропа́тка (Colinus virginianus) · nl boomkwartel (Colinus virginianus) · cmn 山齒鶉 /山齿鹑 (Colinus virginianus) · ko 콜린메추리 (Colinus virginianus) · fr colin de Virginie (Colinus virginianus) · tr Amerika bıldırcını (Colinus virginianus) · ca colí de Virgínia (Colinus virginianus) · ja コリン鶉 (Colinus virginianus)