noun
Uncommon
partridge
PAHT-rihj
Partridge (noun) means a plump, ground-dwelling game bird related to the pheasant. Example: “A partridge darted through the hedgerow as we walked past.”
noun
1
A plump, ground-dwelling game bird related to the pheasant.
"A partridge darted through the hedgerow as we walked past."
2
The meat of this bird, eaten as food.
"The menu featured roast partridge with root vegetables."
How to use partridge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small, round game bird often hunted or eaten, most familiar from the carol "a partridge in a pear tree."
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Etymology
From Old French perdriz, from Latin perdix, from Greek perdix — a word thought to imitate the whirring sound of the bird's wings in flight.
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What does “partridge” mean?
The word “partridge” means a plump, ground-dwelling game bird related to the pheasant. In plain terms, a small, round game bird often hunted or eaten, most familiar from the carol "a partridge in a pear tree.".
How do you pronounce “partridge”?
“Partridge” is pronounced PAHT-rihj (/ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “partridge” in a sentence?
Here is “partridge” used in a sentence: “A partridge darted through the hedgerow as we walked past.”
What part of speech is “partridge”?
“Partridge” is a noun.
Where does the word “partridge” come from?
The word “partridge” comes from Latin. From Old French perdriz, from Latin perdix, from Greek perdix — a word thought to imitate the whirring sound of the bird's wings in flight.
Is “partridge” a common word?
“Partridge” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “partridge” have?
“Partridge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plump, ground-dwelling game bird related to the pheasant.
