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partridge

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/pɨɾˈdiʃ/per·diz

Definition

1

A game bird of the pheasant family, with brownish plumage, valued for its meat.

Usage examples

“The hunters spotted a partridge in the field.”
“Partridge stew is a traditional dish.”

Common combinations

red-legged partridgehunt partridgepartridge stew