noun
- plural of quail; small, short-tailed game birds
verb
- third person singular present of quail; loses courage or confidence when faced with danger or difficulty
Examples
- The hunter spotted a covey of quails in the tall grass.
- Quails are known for their distinctive calls at dawn.
- The restaurant serves roasted quails as a specialty dish.
- She quails at the thought of public speaking.
- He never quails in the face of adversity.
- The dog quails whenever thunder rumbles overhead.