noun
- Plural of partridge; medium-sized game birds with rounded bodies, found in many parts of the world.
Usage: Countable noun; Often hunted for food
Examples
- The hunters spotted several partridges in the field.
- Partridges are known for their swift, low flight.
- In the song 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' a partridge in a pear tree is mentioned.
- The chef prepared roasted partridges for the dinner party.
- Partridges nest on the ground and are well camouflaged.