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FRANCOLIN
Etymology
Noun
francolin (plural francolins)
Any of various terrestrial partridges of the genera Francolinus, Peliperidix, and Scleroptila in tribe Gallini, and genus Pternistis in tribe Tetraogallini, all in family Phasianidae.
Source: Wiktionary
Fran"co*lin, n. Etym: [F.; cf. It. francolino, Sp. francolin.] (Zoöl.)
Definition: A spurred partidge of the genus Francolinus and allied genera, of Asia and Africa. The common species (F. vulgaris) was formerly common in southern Europe, but is now nearly restricted to Asia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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RACY
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
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