partridge
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈpɑɹtɹədʒ// UK //pˈɑːtɹɪdʒ// par·tridge
n. a medium-sized bird with a round body that people often hunt for sport or eat as food.
n. any of several genera of non-migratory game birds in the family Phasianidae, typically characterized by a plump body and short tail.
The hunter spotted a partridge hiding in the tall grass.
The restaurant's seasonal menu features roasted partridge served with root vegetables and a red wine reduction.
While the grey partridge was once a common sight across the British countryside, its population has declined significantly due to changes in intensive farming practices.
Usage
The plural can be either 'partridge' or 'partridges' when referring to the birds as a group or as prey.