francolin
francolin
Definition
fran·co·lin (fraŋ′kō lin)
noun
any of a genus (Francolinus, family Phasianidae) of African and Asiatic partridges
Etymology: Fr < It francolino
francolin
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- black: In the last hour of light I drove the Paphos Airport approach road looking for black francolin.
- double-spurred: Most surprisingly, the Double-spurred Francolins seen were our first.
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