wildfowl

/ˈwaɪl(d)ˌfaʊl/
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Definitions of wildfowl
  1. noun
    flesh of any of a number of wild game birds suitable for food
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    grouse
    flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
    quail
    flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
    partridge
    flesh of either quail or grouse
    pheasant
    flesh of a pheasant; usually braised
    type of:
    bird, fowl
    the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food
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