chukar

[ chuh-kahr ]

noun

1. a partridge, Alectoris chukar, of Asia and the Middle East, introduced into North America as a game bird.

chukar

/ tʃʌˈkɑː /

noun

1. a common Indian partridge, Alectoris chukar (or graeca ), having red legs and bill and a black-barred sandy plumage

Word History and Origins

Origin of chukar¹

First recorded in 1810–20; from Hindi cakor, from Sanskrit cakora

Word History and Origins

Origin of chukar¹

from Hindi cakor, from Sanskrit cakora, probably of imitative origin

Example Sentences

Troy Percival has only a vague idea of what a Chukar is, even after the former Angels closer was hired on Thursday to manage 26 of them with the Idaho Falls team in the independent Pioneer League this season.

From Los Angeles Times

A Chukar, for the record, is a sandy-brown, red-billed game bird that lives in the high desert plains of western North America and is known to scamper up steep terrain with the agility and speed of a mountain goat, prompting hunters to nickname it the “devil bird” for the brutal chase it gives.

From Los Angeles Times

Dan The Sausageman’s Perfect for the Palate Paint Can A manly treat for your favorite carnivore, this paint can is packed with ready-to-eat Northwest delights like summer sausage, sockeye salmon, vintage Swiss cheese, Chukar Cherries and pistachios, and Dan’s own sweet-hot mustard.

From Seattle Times

One of our companies mentioned is Chukar Cherries.

From Seattle Times

Chukar started in Prosser in a garage and basement.

From Seattle Times