Partridge

/ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ noun

Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

Meaning

  1. (noun) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris. “On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree.”
  2. (noun) A type cannon charge composed of several missiles fired all together, similar to langrage or case-shot. Also a large cannon that shoots stones.

Letter breakdown

  • Partridge contains 9 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
  • It uses 8 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Partridge mean?

Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.

How many letters are in Partridge?

Partridge has 9 letters.

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