quail
quail
kweɪl
kveil
British pronunciation
/kwˈe‍ɪl/

Definição e significado de "quail"em inglês

01

codorna, codorna-comum

a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage
quail definition and meaning
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The hunter 's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass.
O cão do caçador apontou imóvel para uma codorna escondida na grama alta.
The California quail, with its distinctive topknot, is a common sight in the western United States.
A codorna da Califórnia, com seu topete distintivo, é uma visão comum no oeste dos Estados Unidos.
02

carne de codorna, polpa de codorna

the flesh of the quail bird, valued as food for its tender, lean, and flavorful meat
quail definition and meaning
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The restaurant 's signature dish was roasted quail served with a wild rice pilaf.
O prato signature do restaurante era codorna assada servida com um pilaf de arroz selvagem.
Quail is often considered a delicacy and is typically served as a small portion.
A codorna é frequentemente considerada uma iguaria e é tipicamente servida em pequenas porções.
to quail
01

tremer, temer

to experience or express the feeling of fear
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She began to quail at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience.
Ela começou a temer a ideia de falar na frente de uma grande plateia.
The soldiers quailed in the face of the enemy's overwhelming numbers.
Os soldados tremeram diante do número esmagador do inimigo.
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