noun
- A small Old World quail (genus Coturnix), especially the common quail of Europe and Asia, often raised for eggs and meat.
Usage: scientific/zoological term; also used in laboratory and agricultural contexts
Examples
- The coturnix is a migratory bird found across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Farmers raise coturnix for their small, speckled eggs.
- In laboratory settings, coturnix are used as model organisms for genetic research.
- The coturnix has a distinctive call that sounds like its name.
- Coturnix eggs are considered a delicacy in some cuisines.