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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.