chukar

[ chuh-kahr ]

noun

a partridge, Alectoris chukar, of Asia and the Middle East, introduced into North America as a game bird.

Origin of chukar

First recorded in 1810–20; from Hindi cakor, from Sanskrit cakora

Also called chukar partridge.

Words Nearby chukar

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How to use chukar in a sentence

Nicknamed the “devil bird,” the chukar is not for the fair-weather hunter.
How to Hunt Chukar, the Toughest Bird in the West | wtaylor | December 1, 2021 | Outside Online
Having chased chukar in Oregon, Idaho, and Nevada, Hardinge warned that first-timers should get in shape before doing so.
How to Hunt Chukar, the Toughest Bird in the West | wtaylor | December 1, 2021 | Outside Online

British Dictionary definitions for chukar

chukar

/ (tʃʌˈkɑː) /

noun

a common Indian partridge, Alectoris chukar (or graeca), having red legs and bill and a black-barred sandy plumage

Origin of chukar

from Hindi cakor, from Sanskrit cakora, probably of imitative origin

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