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northern bobwhite

north·ern bob·white
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nawr-th ern bob-hwahyt, -wahyt]
    • /ˈnɔr ðərn ˈbɒbˈʰwaɪt, -ˈwaɪt/
    • /ˈnɔː.ðən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nawr-th ern bob-hwahyt, -wahyt]
    • /ˈnɔr ðərn ˈbɒbˈʰwaɪt, -ˈwaɪt/

Definition of northern bobwhite words

  • noun northern bobwhite any of several American quail of the genus Colinus, especially C. virginianus (northern bobwhite) having mottled reddish-brown, black, and white plumage. 1
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Origin of northern bobwhite

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15, Americanism; from its cry, as heard by speakers of English

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northern bobwhite 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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