English dictionary

hemipode

/'h/E/m/I/,p/oU/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

small quail-like terrestrial bird of southern Eurasia and northern Africa that lacks a hind toe; classified with wading birds but inhabits grassy plains

noun.animal

Synonyms bustard quail button quail button-quail

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any bird of the genus <i>Turnix</i>. Various species inhabit Asia, Africa, and Australia.

noun

Source: webster1913