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Definition of quil

"quil" is probably misspelled. Trying quail instead Definition of quail

1. quail [ v ] draw back, as with fear or pain
Examples: "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms flinch shrink cringe recoil wince quail funk squinch Related Terms move shrink_back wince

2. quail [ n ] (game bird) flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

Synonyms quail Related Terms wildfowl game_bird

3. Quail [ n ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 21309

Synonyms Quail

4. quail [ n ] small gallinaceous game birds

Synonyms quail Related Terms phasianid bobwhite Old_World_quail California_quail bevy

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  quill
  quail
  quell
  quale
  Quayle
  Qualey
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