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.