Francolin

[fræŋkәulin]

Definition

(n.) A spurred partidge of the genus Francolinus and allied genera, of Asia and Africa. The common species (F. vulgaris) was formerly common in southern Europe, but is now nearly restricted to Asia.

Typed by Jolin

Definition

n. a genus of birds of the grouse family closely allied to partridges.

Typist: Willard