partridge
/ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun C1- Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.
- The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.
Plural partridges
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Darcy acknowledged that the partridges were remarkably well done; and I suppose he has two or three French cooks at least.
## The Birdcatcher, the Partridge, and the Cock
The bird-trap was quite empty, as he had caught nothing, and he had to kill a pied Partridge, which he had tamed for a decoy.
## The Wasps, the Partridges, and the Farmer
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