Meaning of Perdix in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpəːdɪks/

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  1. Noun

    Perdix

    Etymology

    early 17th century; earliest use found in The Holie Bible faithfully translated into English. From classical Latin perdīx partridge; in later use after scientific Latin Perdix, genus name

    Definitions

    1. a genus of Perdicinae

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