squab

Meanings

• noun

  A small bird, especially the common quail or the European stone-curlew.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

piper , squeaker

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with squab
lab , tab , rab

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Variants

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squab , squabs

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Etymology

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The word 'squab' comes from Old English 'scuafa', meaning 'young bird'.

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Trivia

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1. The common quail is also known as the 'California quail' or 'bobwhite quail'.

2. Quails are omnivores and feed on a variety of plants and insects.

3. Quails are known for their distinctive 'booming' call, which is produced by inflating and deflating their air sacs.

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Related Concepts

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1. quail: A type of bird that includes the common quail and many other species. Quails are known for their distinctive running gait and are hunted for their meat.

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Culture

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In Hmong culture, 'squab' is a popular dish made from young quails or pigeons. It is often served with sticky rice and various side dishes.

How to Memorize "squab"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small bird with a round body and short wings. Visualize the bird in its natural habitat or in a cooking pot.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'squab' with the image of a young bird or with the taste of a delicious Hmong dish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Squab is a small bird, quick and able' to remember that 'squab' is a type of small bird.

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