Caccabis

/kæˈkæbɪs/ noun

Definition

A type of game bird or partridge, particularly any of the red-legged partridge species.

Etymology

From Latin caccabis, relating to Greek sources. The term derives from the bird's call or appearance and has ancient Mediterranean origins.

Kelly Says

Ancient Romans loved hunting caccabis so much that Latin writers kept the Greek name instead of translating it—some birds are just too important to rename!

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