Old World quail

/oʊld wərld kweɪl/
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Definitions of Old World quail
  1. noun
    small game bird with a rounded body and small tail
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    types:
    Coturnix communis, Coturnix coturnix, migratory quail
    the typical Old World quail
    type of:
    quail
    small gallinaceous game birds
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