chukar

noun

chu·​kar ˈchə-kər How to pronounce chukar (audio)
 also  chə-ˈkär
: a grayish-brown Eurasian partridge (Alectoris chukar) introduced as a game bird into arid mountainous regions of the western U.S.

called also chukar partridge

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In the interior of the park, visitors can marvel at California quails, chukars and even the occasional golden eagle, but for best results, be sure to spend some time on the shoreline. — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Prior to Sadie, Adkins had used German Shorthair Pointers to hunt pheasants, chukars, grouse, woodcock and quail. — Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Hindi cakor & Urdu chakor

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chukar was in 1814

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“Chukar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chukar. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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