buttonquail

English

/ˈbʌtɜnˌkweɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several species of small terrestrial birds, principally in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.

Etymology

Compound from English button + English quail.

Origin

English

quail

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