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Definition of coturnix

coturnix

/koʊˈtɜːrnɪks/
co · tur · nix
Plural:coturnices
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coturnix Lexical Profile

coturnix Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, ground-dwelling Old World bird belonging to the genus Coturnix within the pheasant family (Phasianidae), native to Eurasia, Africa, and Australia, characterized by its mottled brown plumage and frequently domesticated for meat and egg production.

Example

"The agricultural extension agent recommended raising coturnix instead of chickens due to their rapid maturation and prolific egg-laying capabilities."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In poultry farming and aviculture, 'coturnix' is frequently used as a common noun specifically denoting the Japanese quail, the most heavily commercialized species within the genus.

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• Nearby Words

cottontail
cottontail rabbit
cottonwood
coturnix
coucal
couch
cougar

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from classical Latin 'coturnix', meaning 'quail'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coturnix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coturnix
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