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california quail

Cal·i·for·nia quail
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh kweyl]
    • /ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə kweɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kal-uh-fawrn-yuh, -fawr-nee-uh kweyl]
    • /ˌkæl əˈfɔrn yə, -ˈfɔr ni ə kweɪl/

Definition of california quail words

  • noun california quail a quail, Callipepla californica, of the western coast of the U.S., having grayish-brown plumage with black, white, and chestnut markings. 1
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Origin of california quail

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1825-35

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california quail popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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