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Definition of gamebird

gamebird

/ˈɡeɪm.bɜːrd/
game · bird
Plural:gamebirds
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gamebird Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any wild bird—typically a ground-dwelling species in the order Galliformes (such as a pheasant, grouse, partridge, or quail) or a waterfowl—that is legally hunted for food or sport.

Example

"Conservationists planted native grasses along the edges of the farmland to provide winter cover for local gamebirds."

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• Nearby Words

gambol
game
gamebag
gamebird
gamecock
gamefish
gamekeeper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gamebird. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gamebird
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