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quailMain Entry: 1quail Pronunciation: \ˈkwāl\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural quail or quails Etymology: Middle English quaile, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin quaccula, of imitative origin Date: 14th century : any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: as a : an Old World migratory game bird (Coturnix coturnix) b : bobwhite
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