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QUAIL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Quail.

How to pronounce quail:

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Quail - as a noun

Flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

Small gallinaceous game birds

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phasianid
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Quail - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringe9flinch14funk11recoil8shrink13squinch21wince10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I saw a flock of quails running across the field."
"She prepared a delicious quail dish for dinner."
"There are various species of quail found in different parts of the world."
"The hunter caught a quail in his net."
"The quail's feathers were beautifully colored and patterned."
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Word Game Points

Is QUAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is QUAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is QUAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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