quail

Meanings

• noun

  A small game bird with a round body, short neck, and long wings, belonging to the pheasant family.

  - "The quail is a popular game bird in North America."
  - "Quails are known for their distinctive call."
  - "During hunting season, quails are often hunted in groups called coveys."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkweɪl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quail
ail , mail , ale , tail , whale

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Variants

List of all variants of quail that leads to same result
quail , quails , quailed , quailing , button quail , button quails , Japanese quail , Japanese quails

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Forms

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Quails, Quail's, Quailed

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Etymology

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The word 'quail' comes from the Old English word 'cwaelo', which means 'to cover' or 'to hide'. This may refer to the bird's habit of hiding in the underbrush.

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Trivia

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1. Quails are omnivorous and eat a variety of seeds, fruits, insects, and small animals.

2. Quails have a unique way of incubating their eggs. They do not turn them, but instead keep them warm by sitting on them.

3. Quails are known to make a distinctive 'bob-white' call.

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Related Concepts

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1. Covey: A group of quails or other game birds that travel and feed together.

2. California Quail: A subspecies of quail that is the state bird of California and is known for its distinctive coloration and courtship displays.

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Culture

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Quails have been hunted for food and sport for centuries, particularly in Europe and North America. They have also been used in literature and art, such as in the works of William Shakespeare and John James Audubon.

How to Memorize "quail"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'quail', visualize a small bird with a round body, short neck, and long wings, hiding in the underbrush.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quail' with the sound of a birdcall or with the image of a game bird being hunted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quails are quick and agile, in the air they sail'

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