partridge

[ pahr-trij ]

/ ˈpɑr trɪdʒ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR partridge ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural par·tridg·es, (especially collectively) par·tridge.

any of several Old World gallinaceous game birds of the subfamily Perdicinae, especially Perdix perdix.

Chiefly Northern U.S. the ruffed grouse.

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. bobwhite.

any of several other North American gallinaceous game birds.

any of various South and Central American tinamous.

Origin of partridge

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English partrich, variant of pertrich, from Middle French pertris, variant of perdris, Old French perd(r)iz, from Latin perdix, from Greek pérdix

OTHER WORDS FROM partridge

par·tridge·like, adjective

Words nearby partridge

part-off, Part of Fortune, part of speech, parton, partook, partridge, partridgeberry, partridge pea, partridge wood, parts, part-score

Definition for partridge (2 of 2)

Partridge

[ pahr-trij ]

/ ˈpɑr trɪdʒ /

noun

Eric (Hon·ey·wood)

[huhn-ee-wood], /ˈhʌn iˌwʊd/, 1894–1979, British lexicographer, born in New Zealand.

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Example sentences from the Web for partridge

Wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge, grouse, peacocks, hares, wild rabbits, and waterfowl are all dietary staples.
Edible Taxidermy: It’s a Good Thing|Lizzie Crocker|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite the Partridge Family lifestyle, his home life was settled.
Heavy Mental Drummer: Questlove’s Almost Memoir|John Ortved|June 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A 23-year-old Farrah appeared in the 1970 Partridge Family episode, “The Sound of Money.”
Farrah Fawcett: A Video Tribute|The Daily Beast Video|June 25, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Audrina, inspired by reality-TV star Partridge, is one of the five fastest-rising names for girls.
Top 20 Baby Names of 2008|Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry|May 8, 2009|DAILY BEAST

"We shall see," was the reply, and Rose put the wing of a partridge on a plate and rose calmly from her chair.
White Lies|Charles Reade
"I didn't want to ask you to post it, because I thought perhaps Mrs. Partridge would find out, and then she'd scold you," I said.
The Boys and I|Mrs. Molesworth
I did kill him, because he helped to kill Partridge and Coburn.
Buckskin Mose|Buckskin Mose
Partridge, as we had anticipated, lacked in such high country.
The Forest|Stewart Edward White
He looked at Partridge, who returned his gaze blankly—and then, in spite of what he had said, he reached out and turned the latch.
Astounding Stories, July, 1931|Various

British Dictionary definitions for partridge (1 of 2)

partridge

/ (ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ) /

noun plural -tridges or -tridge

any of various small Old World gallinaceous game birds of the genera Perdix, Alectoris, etc, esp P. perdix (common or European partridge): family Phasianidae (pheasants)

US and Canadian any of various other gallinaceous birds, esp the bobwhite and ruffed grouse

Word Origin for partridge

C13: from Old French perdriz, from Latin perdix, from Greek

British Dictionary definitions for partridge (2 of 2)

Partridge

/ (ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ) /

noun

Eric (Honeywood). 1894–1979, British lexicographer, born in New Zealand; author of works on English usage, idiom, slang, and etymology

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	partridge
释义	partridge [ pahr-trij ] / ˈpɑr trɪdʒ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR partridge ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural par·tridg·es, (especially collectively) par·tridge. any of several Old World gallinaceous game birds of the subfamily Perdicinae, especially Perdix perdix. Chiefly Northern U.S. the ruffed grouse. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. bobwhite. any of several other North American gallinaceous game birds. any of various South and Central American tinamous. Origin of partridge First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English partrich, variant of pertrich, from Middle French pertris, variant of perdris, Old French perd(r)iz, from Latin perdix, from Greek pérdix OTHER WORDS FROM partridge par·tridge·like, adjective Words nearby partridge part-off, Part of Fortune, part of speech, parton, partook, partridge, partridgeberry, partridge pea, partridge wood, parts, part-score Definition for partridge (2 of 2) Partridge [ pahr-trij ] / ˈpɑr trɪdʒ / noun Eric (Hon·ey·wood) [huhn-ee-wood], /ˈhʌn iˌwʊd/, 1894–1979, British lexicographer, born in New Zealand. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for partridge Wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge, grouse, peacocks, hares, wild rabbits, and waterfowl are all dietary staples. Edible Taxidermy: It’s a Good Thing\|Lizzie Crocker\|August 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Despite the Partridge Family lifestyle, his home life was settled. Heavy Mental Drummer: Questlove’s Almost Memoir\|John Ortved\|June 30, 2013\|DAILY BEAST A 23-year-old Farrah appeared in the 1970 Partridge Family episode, “The Sound of Money.” Farrah Fawcett: A Video Tribute\|The Daily Beast Video\|June 25, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Audrina, inspired by reality-TV star Partridge, is one of the five fastest-rising names for girls. Top 20 Baby Names of 2008\|Pamela Redmond Satran/Nameberry\|May 8, 2009\|DAILY BEAST "We shall see," was the reply, and Rose put the wing of a partridge on a plate and rose calmly from her chair. White Lies\|Charles Reade "I didn't want to ask you to post it, because I thought perhaps Mrs. Partridge would find out, and then she'd scold you," I said. The Boys and I\|Mrs. Molesworth I did kill him, because he helped to kill Partridge and Coburn. Buckskin Mose\|Buckskin Mose Partridge, as we had anticipated, lacked in such high country. The Forest\|Stewart Edward White He looked at Partridge, who returned his gaze blankly—and then, in spite of what he had said, he reached out and turned the latch. Astounding Stories, July, 1931\|Various British Dictionary definitions for partridge (1 of 2) partridge / (ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ) / noun plural -tridges or -tridge any of various small Old World gallinaceous game birds of the genera Perdix, Alectoris, etc, esp P. perdix (common or European partridge): family Phasianidae (pheasants) US and Canadian any of various other gallinaceous birds, esp the bobwhite and ruffed grouse Word Origin for partridge C13: from Old French perdriz, from Latin perdix, from Greek British Dictionary definitions for partridge (2 of 2) Partridge / (ˈpɑːtrɪdʒ) / noun Eric (Honeywood). 1894–1979, British lexicographer, born in New Zealand; author of works on English usage, idiom, slang, and etymology Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to partridge fowl, duck, chicken, geese, pigeon, pheasant, turkey, grouse, quail, pullet, rooster, goose, hen, curlew, plover, sandpiper, snipe, wild turkey, wildfowl, woodcock
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partridge

noun, plural par·tridg·es, (especially collectively) par·tridge.

Origin of partridge

OTHER WORDS FROM partridge

Words nearby partridge

Definition for partridge (2 of 2)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for partridge

British Dictionary definitions for partridge (1 of 2)

noun plural -tridges or -tridge

Word Origin for partridge

British Dictionary definitions for partridge (2 of 2)

noun

Words related to partridge