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Vocabulary Entry
quail
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A quail is a small, migratory game bird that is typically found in grasslands and woodlands.
Example Sentences
"We spotted a quail while hiking in the national park."
"The chef prepared a delicious dish using quail eggs."
"Quail are known for their distinctive call during mating season."
V
verb
To quail means to recoil in fear or to show apprehension.
Example Sentences
"She didn’t quail at the thought of trying something new."
"The loud thunder made the dog quail in fright."
"He quailed at the idea of speaking in front of a large audience."