quail

• Ein kleiner Feld- und Wildvogel aus der Familie der Fasanenartigen, der als Wildgeflügel und Ziergeflügel geschätzt und wegen seines zarten Fleisches gejagt oder gezüchtet wird, wobei junge Tiere zum Braten oder Backen und ältere zum Schmoren geeignet sind; auch das Fleisch dieses Vogels.

A small game bird of the gallinaceous family, whose flesh is suitable for roasting or broiling when young, or braised when older.

1. Meat of quailB2formalculinary

   The flesh of a quail, a small game bird, often prepared by roasting or broiling if young, or braised if older.

   Wachtelfleisch

   • The chef served roasted quail with a berry sauce.
   • For a tender dish, young quail should be broiled.
   • Older quail must be braised to ensure it is not tough.

2. Small game birdB1formal

   A small, short-tailed game bird belonging to the family Phasianidae, often hunted for sport or food.

   Wachtel

   • We spotted a covey of quail in the field.
   • Quail are known for their distinctive call.
   • Hunters often seek quail during the season.

• Verb, das ausdrückt, aus Angst, Furcht oder Unsicherheit zurückzuschrecken, sich zusammenzuziehen oder zu zittern; auch: den Mut verlieren.

A verb used to express the act of feeling or showing fear, apprehension, or discouragement; to cower or shrink back in fear.

1. To shrink back in fearC1formal

   To draw back or cower, as from fear, pain, or intimidation.

   Zurückschrecken aus Angst

   • He did not quail before the angry mob.
   • She quailed at the thought of speaking in public.
   • The soldiers quailed under the heavy enemy fire.

   Synonymeblenchcowerflinchquiverrecoilshrinktremblewince

   Antonymebraveconfrontdefyface

Phrasal-Variantenquail at