Quail

Pronunciation: /ˈkweɪl/

Quail (noun)

  1. A small bird often hunted for food, known for its short tail and round body.

Examples

  • The quail nested in the tall grass.
  • Farmers often raise quail for their eggs.

Common collocations: quail eggs, quail hunting, quail habitat, quail in fear, quail at the thought

Quail (verb)

  1. To feel or show fear or nervousness.

Examples

  • She did not quail at the sight of the storm.
  • He quailed when he heard the loud noise.

Synonyms of Quail

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