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partridge vs northern bobwhite

northern bobwhite vs partridge

partridge and northern bobwhite both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
partridge Yes No No No
northern bobwhite Yes No No No
As nouns, northern bobwhite is a hyponym of partridge; that is, northern bobwhite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than partridge:
  • partridge: a popular North American game bird; named for its call
  • northern bobwhite: a favorite game bird of eastern and central United States
Other hyponyms of partridge include Colinus virginianus.
partridge (noun) northern bobwhite (noun)
small Old World gallinaceous game birds a favorite game bird of eastern and central United States
a popular North American game bird; named for its call
valued as a game bird in eastern United States and Canada
heavy-bodied small-winged South American game bird resembling a gallinaceous bird but related to the ratite birds
flesh of either quail or grouse
Difference between partridge and northern bobwhite

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