partridge

• Ein Vogel aus der Familie der Fasanenartigen, der als Wildgeflügel vorkommt und wegen seines Fleisches geschätzt und häufig bejagt wird; bezeichnet verschiedene Arten der Alten und Neuen Welt.

A noun referring to a type of game bird, including both Old World and New World species, valued for its flesh and often hunted for sport.

1. Game bird meatB1formalculinary

   The edible flesh of either a quail or a grouse, often used in cooking.

   Fleisch vom Rebhuhn

   • The chef prepared a roasted partridge with herbs.
   • Partridge meat is lean and has a delicate flavor.
   • They served partridge as the main course at the feast.

2. South American birdC1formalscientific

   A heavy-bodied, small-winged game bird native to South America, resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to ratites.

   Südamerikanisches Steißhuhn

   • The South American partridge is known for its distinctive appearance.
   • Ornithologists studied the partridge's unique evolutionary traits.
   • This partridge species is rarely seen outside its native habitat.

   Synonymetinamou

3. Old World game birdB2formalbritish

   A small gallinaceous game bird native to the Old World, often hunted for sport or food.

   Rebhuhn

   • The Old World partridge is a popular target for hunters in Europe.
   • Partridges are often found in farmland and open countryside.
   • A covey of partridges took flight as we approached.

4. North American game birdB2informalamerican

   A popular game bird in North America, named for its distinctive call.

   Nordamerikanisches Wildgeflügel

   • The partridge's call echoed through the forest.
   • Hunters often seek partridge in the fall season.
   • We heard a partridge calling from the thicket.

   Synonymebobwhitebobwhite quail

5. Eastern US game birdB2informalamerican

   A game bird valued for hunting in the eastern United States and Canada.

   Rebhuhn

   • The partridge is a prized game bird in the eastern states.
   • Conservation efforts have helped maintain partridge populations.
   • He bagged a partridge during his hunting trip in Maine.

   Synonymedrummerruffed grouse