partridge

par·tridge

noun \ˈpär-trij, dialect ˈpa-trij\

plural partridge or par·tridg·es

Definition of PARTRIDGE

1

: any of various typically medium-sized stout-bodied Old World gallinaceous birds (Perdix, Alectoris, and related genera) with variegated plumage that are often hunted as game

2

: any of various related birds (as the American ruffed grouse or bobwhite) resembling the Old World partridges in size, habits, or value as game

Illustration of PARTRIDGE

Origin of PARTRIDGE

Middle English partrich, modification of Anglo-French perdriz, alteration of Old French perdix, from Latin perdic-, perdix, from Greek perdik-, perdix

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with PARTRIDGE

cartridge