Quail
Pronunciation: /ˈkweɪl/
Quail (noun)
- 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)
- 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.