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Quail
01
codorniz
a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage
Ejemplos
The hunter 's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass.
El perro del cazador apuntó inmóvil a una codorniz escondida en la hierba alta.
The California quail, with its distinctive topknot, is a common sight in the western United States.
La codorniz de California, con su distintivo copete, es una vista común en el oeste de Estados Unidos.
02
carne de codorniz, pulpa de codorniz
the flesh of the quail bird, valued as food for its tender, lean, and flavorful meat
Ejemplos
The restaurant 's signature dish was roasted quail served with a wild rice pilaf.
El plato estrella del restaurante era codorniz asada servida con un pilaf de arroz salvaje.
Quail is often considered a delicacy and is typically served as a small portion.
La codorniz a menudo se considera un manjar y generalmente se sirve en porciones pequeñas.
to quail
01
temblar
to experience or express the feeling of fear
Ejemplos
She began to quail at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience.
Ella comenzó a acobardarse ante la idea de hablar frente a una gran audiencia.
The soldiers quailed in the face of the enemy's overwhelming numbers.
Los soldados temblaron ante el número abrumador del enemigo.
