About The Word Turnix
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Turnix
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What's The Definition Of Turnix?
[n] type genus of the Turnicidae: button quail
Synonyms | Synonyms for Turnix: genus Turnix Related Terms | Find terms related to Turnix: See Also | bird genus | bustard quail | button quail | buttonquail | family Turnicidae | hemipode | ortygan | Turnicidae Turnix In Webster's Dictionary \Tur"nix\, n. [NL., fr. L. coturnix a quail.] (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to {Turnix} or
{Hemipodius} and allied genera of the family {Turnicid[ae]}.
These birds resemble quails and partridges in general
appearance and in some of their habits, but differ in
important anatomical characteristics. The hind toe is usually
lacking. They are found in Asia, Africa, Southern Europe, the
East Indian Islands, and esp. in Australia and adjacent
islands, where they are called {quails} (see {Quail}, n.,
3.). See {Turnicimorph[ae]}.
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