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coturnix Synonyms
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• noun (Context 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.
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"The agricultural extension agent recommended raising quail instead of chickens due to their rapid maturation and prolific egg-laying capabilities."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coturnix. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coturnix