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francolin

American  
[frang-kuh-lin] / ˈfræŋ kə lɪn /

noun

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

francolin British  
/ ˈfræŋkəʊlɪn /

noun

  1. any African or Asian partridge of the genus Francolinus

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Etymology

Origin of francolin

1585–95; < French < Italian francolino < ?

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