Quail
01
vaktel, vanlig vaktel
a small, short-tailed, ground-dwelling game bird with brownish plumage
Exempel
The hunter 's dog pointed motionlessly at a quail hiding in the tall grass.
Jägarens hund pekade orörligt på en vaktel som gömde sig i det höga gräset.
The California quail, with its distinctive topknot, is a common sight in the western United States.
Den kaliforniska vakteln, med sin karakteristiska tofs, är en vanlig syn i västra USA.
02
vaktelkött, vaktelbröst
the flesh of the quail bird, valued as food for its tender, lean, and flavorful meat
Exempel
The restaurant 's signature dish was roasted quail served with a wild rice pilaf.
Restaurangens signaturrätt var stekt vaktel serverad med en vildrispilaff.
Quail is often considered a delicacy and is typically served as a small portion.
Vaktel anses ofta vara en delikatess och serveras vanligtvis i små portioner.
to quail
01
skälva, vara rädd
to experience or express the feeling of fear
Exempel
She began to quail at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience.
Hon började skälva vid tanken på att tala inför en stor publik.
The soldiers quailed in the face of the enemy's overwhelming numbers.
Soldaterna skakade inför fiendens överväldigande antal.
