perdrix

See also: pèrdrix

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French perdriz, from Latin perdīcem, from Ancient Greek πέρδιξ (pérdix).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pɛʁ.dʁi/
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Noun

une perdrix

perdrix f (plural perdrix)

partridge (bird)
(Louisiana) quail

Synonyms

caille

Derived terms

chien à perdrix

See also

perdreau

Further reading

“perdrix”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

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