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japanese quail

Jap·a·nese quail
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jap-uh-neez, -nees kweyl]
    • /ˌdʒæp əˈniz, -ˈnis kweɪl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jap-uh-neez, -nees kweyl]
    • /ˌdʒæp əˈniz, -ˈnis kweɪl/

Definition of japanese quail words

  • noun japanese quail any of several small Old World quails of the genus Coturnix, especially C. japonica (Japanese quail) widely used as a laboratory animal. 1
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Origin of japanese quail

First appearance:

before 1758
One of the 47% newest English words
1758; < New Latin; Latin cōturnix, coturnix quail

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Parts of speech for Japanese quail

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japanese quail popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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