quail
quail
kweɪl
kveil
British pronunciation
/kwˈe‍ɪl/

Définition et signification de « quail » en anglais

Quail
01

caille

a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage
quail definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The California quail, with its distinctive topknot, is a common sight in the western United States.
La caille de Californie, avec sa huppe distinctive, est un spectacle courant dans l'ouest des États-Unis.
02

viande de caille, chair de caille

the flesh of the quail bird, valued as food for its tender, lean, and flavorful meat
quail definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Quail is often considered a delicacy and is typically served as a small portion.
La caille est souvent considérée comme un mets délicat et est généralement servie en petite portion.
to quail
01

trembler, tressaillir

to experience or express the feeling of fear
example
Exemples
The soldiers quailed in the face of the enemy's overwhelming numbers.
Les soldats tremblèrent face au nombre écrasant de l'ennemi.
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