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quail meaning in Tamil

காடை kāṭai

/kweɪl/

quail in Tamil: காடை (kāṭai). In English, quail means to waste away; to fade, to wither.

Tamil words for quail

any of several small game birds
காடை kāṭai

English meaning of quail

  1. verb To waste away; to fade, to wither.
  2. verb To daunt or frighten (someone).
  3. verb To lose heart or courage; to be daunted or fearful.
  4. verb Of courage, faith, etc.: to slacken, to give way.

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Questions about quail in Tamil

What is the meaning of quail in Tamil?
Quail in Tamil is காடை (kāṭai).
quail என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Quail: காடை (kāṭai).
What does quail mean in English?
Quail means to waste away; to fade, to wither.

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