Spanish word

codorniz

Pronunciation

IPA/koðoɾˈniθ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounquail

Example

Vi una codorniz en el jardín.

I saw a quail in the garden.

Illustration for codorniz (quail)

More examples

Compré huevos de codorniz en el mercado.

I bought quail eggs at the market.

Core concept

Small plump game bird that lays tiny eggs and is valued for its meat.

Common phrases

  • huevos de codorniz

    quail eggs

Similar words

pájaro: Any feathered vertebrate with wings and usually the ability to fly.
pollo: Juvenile farm chicken raised specifically for food.
perdiz: Stout ground bird of medium size commonly pursued by hunters and cooked.
gallina: Mature egg-laying hen kept on farms.

Definition in Spanish

Ave de caza y de cría conocida por poner huevos pequeños y por su carne, habitual en la gastronomía tradicional.

Word origin

It comes from Latin coturnix, passing through medieval Romance languages into Old Spanish codorniz.

Usage tips

  • Menus and recipes often list codorniz whole or as huevos de codorniz, and dishes frequently state whether the bird is served whole or only the eggs.

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