quail
noun
UK/kweɪl/
US/kweɪl/
Definitions of quail noun
- CountableUncountable
A small, brown bird, often hunted for sport or food; also refers to the meat of this bird.
The restaurant's menu features roasted quail.
The hunter took his dogs to the fields to hunt for quail.
Quail meat has a delicate texture and a delicious flavor.
verb
UK/kweɪl/
US/kweɪl/
Definitions of quail verb
- Intransitive
To feel or show fear; to recoil from something due to fear.
He quailed in the face of harsh criticism.
The little girl quailed at the sound of thunder.
He quailed slightly when asked to give a speech in front of everyone.