francolin

[ frang-kuh-lin ]

noun

1. any of numerous Eurasian and African partridges of the genus Francolinus, having sharply spurred legs.

francolin

/ ˈfræŋkəʊlɪn /

noun

1. any African or Asian partridge of the genus Francolinus

Word History and Origins

Origin of francolin¹

1585–95; < French < Italian francolino < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of francolin¹

C17: from French, from Old Italian francolino , of unknown origin

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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