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Definition of francolin

francolin

/ˈfræŋ.kə.lɪn/
fran · co · lin
Plural:francolins
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francolin Lexical Profile

francolin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous species of partridge-like game birds belonging to the genus Francolinus and related genera, native primarily to the woodlands and grasslands of Africa and Asia, noted for their loud, distinctive calls.

Example

"During our morning safari in the savanna, we heard the harsh, grating call of a crested francolin hiding in the brush."

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• Nearby Words

franciscan hairy bell
franciscea
francoa
francolin
frangipani
frankfurt
frankfurter

Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'francolin', via Italian 'francolino', which is possibly derived from 'franco' (free) indicating a bird of free warren, or alternatively of imitative origin based on its loud call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Francolin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/francolin
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