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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

quail

/kwɑɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does quail mean?

noun

A small, ground-dwelling bird with a short tail and a rounded body, typically having a brown or gray plumage. Quails are often hunted for sport or food.

Example

"The hunter carefully approached the quail, trying not to scare it away."

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