partridge
noun/ˈpɑrtrɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #10,644 most common English word
Meaning
A plump, medium-sized game bird often hunted for food.
Example sentence
During the holiday feast, the chef served roasted partridge with herbs and vegetables.
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