1. plural of partridge; small game birds with short tails and rounded bodies, typically found in fields and grasslands

Examples

• The hunters spotted a covey of partridges in the wheat field.
• Partridges are known for their distinctive calls at dawn.
• The farmer protected the partridges nesting on his property.
• We saw several partridges feeding on seeds near the fence.
• The partridges quickly scattered when they heard footsteps.
• Local partridges prefer areas with dense ground cover.