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turnix

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
turnix
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to Turnix or Hemipodius and allied genera of the family Turnicidae . 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 Turnicimorphae .

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What does turnix mean?
Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to Turnix or Hemipodius and allied genera of the family Turnicidae . 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 Turnicimorphae .

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