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francolin
CIDE DICTIONARY
francolin, n. [F.; cf. It. francolino, Sp. francolin.].
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. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
francolin, n. any medium-sized partridge of the genus Francolinus.
Etymology
F f. It. francolino
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