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BUTTONQUAIL

\bˈʌtənkwˌe͡ɪl], \bˈʌtənkwˌe‍ɪl], \b_ˈʌ_t_ə_n_k_w_ˌeɪ_l]\

Definitions of BUTTONQUAIL

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small quail-like terrestrial bird of southern Eurasia and North Africa that lacks a hind toe; classified with wading birds but inhabits grassy plains

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