Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.
Any of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae.
The meat from this bird eaten as food.
Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.
To waste away; to fade, to wither.
To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.