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单词 francolin
释义

francolin

noun

fran·​co·​lin ˈfraŋ-k(ə-)lən How to pronounce francolin (audio)
: any of a genus (Francolinus) of partridges of chiefly southern Asia and Africa

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Eoff and Lee showed me what the 'ohana built in the ensuing years, taking me through rows of taro plants and ipu squash vines in the canoe garden while little brown francolin birds scattered at our advance. Soleil Ho, GQ, 20 Apr. 2018 Instead, the forests are filled with another immigrant, Erckel’s francolin—a ground bird from Africa. Brendan Borrell, Smithsonian, 28 Feb. 2018

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian francolino

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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