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francolin
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fran·co·lin  (frngk-ln)
n.
Any of various Eurasian or African birds of the genus Francolinus, related to and resembling the quails and partridges.
[French, from Italian francolino.]
francolin [ˈfræŋkəʊlɪn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any African or Asian partridge of the genus Francolinus
[from French, from Old Italian francolino, of unknown origin]
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