What does partridge mean?
A small to medium-sized bird of the family Phasianidae, typically with a brown or grey plumage and a distinctive call. In British English, a partridge is often used as a term for a small game bird.
Example
"The hunter carefully approached the partridge, trying not to startle it."
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