francolin

fran·co·lin

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [frang-kuh-lin]
- /ˈfræŋ kə lɪn/
- /frˈankəlˌɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frang-kuh-lin]
- /ˈfræŋ kə lɪn/

Definitions of francolin word

noun francolin any of numerous Eurasian and African partridges of the genus Francolinus, having sharply spurred legs. 1
noun francolin any African or Asian partridge of the genus Francolinus 0
noun francolin any of a genus (Francolinus, family Phasianidae) of African and Asiatic partridges 0
noun francolin Any of various terrestrial partridges of the genus Francolinus, found chiefly in Africa. 0

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Origin of francolin

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < French < Italian francolino < ?

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Parts of speech for Francolin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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francolin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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