verbπShareTo waste away; to fade, to wither"The potted plant, forgotten in the corner, quails without sunlight and water. "naturebiologyplantconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo daunt or frighten (someone)"The principal's stern voice quails misbehaving students. "emotionmindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful."The student quails before giving her presentation, her voice trembling with nervousness. "attitudemindcharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way."Despite her initial determination, her courage quickly quails when faced with the daunting task of public speaking. "characterattitudeemotionmindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various small game birds of the genera Coturnix, Anurophasis or Perdicula in the Old World family Phasianidae or of the New World family Odontophoridae."The farmer raised chickens, ducks, and quails on his land. "animalbirdgamefoodbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe meat from this bird eaten as food."My family enjoys grilling quails for dinner on special occasions. "foodanimalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA prostitute, so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird."Because of the neighborhood's reputation, rumors claimed that several women there were actually quails. "personsexanimalsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo curdle or coagulate, as milk does."The lemon juice caused the milk to quail almost immediately, leaving lumps in my coffee. "foodchemistrybiologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
