(a) a partridge at a certain stage of growth; (b) see quot. 1867; also used of maize; (c) a short and thick or broad tail; also figurative.
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| 释义 | the world > animals > birds > order Galliformes (fowls) > family Phasianidae (pheasants, etc.) > [noun] > member of genus Perdix (partridge) > young (4) stub-tail1686 (a) a partridge at a certain stage of growth; (b) see quot. 1867; also used of maize; (c) a short and thick or broad tail; also figurative. flapper1747 A young wild duck or partridge. yelper1802 An animal that yelps or gives a sharp shrill cry; also, a person who ‘yelps’, etc. A young partridge. cheeper1864 A bird or other animal which cheeps; esp. a young partridge or grouse (cf. squeaker, n. 2a). |
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