meaning of partridges
1. Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicidae, of the Old World. The partridge is noted as a game bird.
2. Any one of several species of quail-like birds belonging to Colinus, and allied genera.
3. The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
4. valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada
Related Words
partridge | partridge pea | partridgeberry |
