Partridge1. (n.) Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicidae, of the Old World. The partridge is noted as a game bird.
2. (n.) Any one of several species of quail-like birds belonging to Colinus, and allied genera.
3. (n.) The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus).
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