any of a family (Turnicidae) of small gruiform birds that resemble quail and live in the warm regions of the Old World
button quail
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Noun
- Alternative spelling of buttonquail.
Noun
(plural buttonquails)
- Any of several species of small terrestrial birds in the genus Turnix of the family Turnicidae.
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