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francolin
[ frang-kuh-lin ]
noun
- any of numerous Eurasian and African partridges of the genus Francolinus, having sharply spurred legs.
francolin
/ ˈfræŋkəʊlɪn /
noun
- any African or Asian partridge of the genus Francolinus
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Word History and Origins
Origin of francolin1
1585–95; < French < Italian francolino < ?
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Word History and Origins
Origin of francolin1
C17: from French, from Old Italian francolino , of unknown origin
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Example Sentences
One sort of francolin is still to be met with in the countries of Europe that border on the Mediterranean.
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On this trip we killed twelve pigs, a hundred and seven francolin, one lynx, and lots of cock and ducks.
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The francolin, or bush pheasant, whirred up out of the tall tambuti grass one or two at a time.
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A beautiful variety of Francolin is found in the South of China.
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The runaway slave, whom you brand, is only a spotted francolin with us.
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