colin

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Also seen as: colins

Meaning · English

The American quail or bobwhite, or related species.

Noun

Examples

To this belongs the Colin or Quail of New England and Partridge of the South […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “colin” mean?

The American quail or bobwhite, or related species.

Is “colin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.