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Francolin
Francolin Fran"co*lin, n. [F.; cf. It. francolino, Sp. francolin.] (Zo["o]l.) A spurred partidge of the genus Francolinus and allied genera, of Asia and Africa. The common species (F. vulgaris) was formerly common in southern Europe, but is now nearly restricted to Asia.
Francolinus pictus
Partridge Par"tridge, n. [OE. partriche, pertriche, OF. pertris, perdriz, F. perdrix, L. perdix, -icis, fr. Gr. ?.] (Zo["o]l.) 1. Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicid[ae], of the Old World. The partridge is noted as a game bird. Full many a fat partrich had he in mew. --Chaucer. Note: The common European, or gray, partridge (Perdix cinerea) and the red-legged partridge (Caccabis rubra) of Southern Europe and Asia are well-known species. 2. Any one of several species of quail-like birds belonging to Colinus, and allied genera. [U.S.] Note: Among them are the bobwhite (Colinus Virginianus) of the Eastern States; the plumed, or mountain, partridge (Oreortyx pictus) of California; the Massena partridge (Cyrtonyx Montezum[ae]); and the California partridge (Callipepla Californica). 3. The ruffed grouse (Bonasa umbellus). [New Eng.] Bamboo partridge (Zo["o]l.), a spurred partridge of the genus Bambusicola. Several species are found in China and the East Indies. Night partridge (Zo["o]l.), the woodcock. [Local, U.S.] Painted partridge (Zo["o]l.), a francolin of South Africa (Francolinus pictus). Partridge berry. (Bot.) (a) The scarlet berry of a trailing american plant (Mitchella repens) of the order Rubiace[ae], having roundish evergreen leaves, and white fragrant flowers sometimes tinged with purple, growing in pairs with the ovaries united, and producing the berries which remain over winter; also, the plant itself. (b) The fruit of the creeping wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens); also, the plant itself. Partridge dove (Zo["o]l.) Same as Mountain witch, under Mountain. Partridge pea (Bot.), a yellow-flowered leguminous herb (Cassia Cham[ae]crista), common in sandy fields in the Eastern United States. Partridge shell (Zo["o]l.), a large marine univalve shell (Dolium perdix), having colors variegated like those of the partridge. Partridge wood (a) A variegated wood, much esteemed for cabinetwork. It is obtained from tropical America, and one source of it is said to be the leguminous tree Andira inermis. Called also pheasant wood. (b) A name sometimes given to the dark-colored and striated wood of some kind of palm, which is used for walking sticks and umbrella handles. Sea partridge (Zo["o]l.), an Asiatic sand partridge (Ammoperdix Bonhami); -- so called from its note. Snow partridge (Zo["o]l.), a large spurred partridge (Lerwa nivicola) which inhabits the high mountains of Asia. Spruce partridge. See under Spruce. Wood partridge, or Hill partridge (Zo["o]l.), any small Asiatic partridge of the genus Arboricola.
Francolite
Francolite Fran"co*lite, n. (Min.) A variety of apatite from Wheal Franco in Devonshire.
Rancor
Rancor Ran"cor, n. [Written also rancour.] [OE. rancour, OF. rancor, rancur, F. rancune, fr. L. rancor rancidity, rankness; tropically, an old grudge, rancor, fr. rancere to be rank or rancid.] The deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred. ``To stint rancour and dissencioun.' --Chaucer. It would not be easy to conceive the passion, rancor, and malice of their tongues and hearts. --Burke. Syn: Enmity; hatred; ill will; malice; spite; grudge; animosity; malignity. Usage: Rancor, Enmity. Enmity and rancor both describe hostile feelings; but enmity may be generous and open, while rancor implies personal malice of the worst and most enduring nature, and is the strongest word in our language to express hostile feelings. Rancor will out; proud prelate, in thy face I see thy fury. --Shak. Rancor is that degree of malice which preys upon the possessor. --Cogan.
Rancorous
Rancorous Ran"cor*ous, a. [OF. rancuros.] Full of rancor; evincing, or caused by, rancor; deeply malignant; implacably spiteful or malicious; intensely virulent. So flamed his eyes with rage and rancorous ire. --Spenser.
Rancorously
Rancorously Ran"cor*ous*ly, adv. In a rancorous manner.
rancour
Rancor Ran"cor, n. [Written also rancour.] [OE. rancour, OF. rancor, rancur, F. rancune, fr. L. rancor rancidity, rankness; tropically, an old grudge, rancor, fr. rancere to be rank or rancid.] The deepest malignity or spite; deep-seated enmity or malice; inveterate hatred. ``To stint rancour and dissencioun.' --Chaucer. It would not be easy to conceive the passion, rancor, and malice of their tongues and hearts. --Burke. Syn: Enmity; hatred; ill will; malice; spite; grudge; animosity; malignity. Usage: Rancor, Enmity. Enmity and rancor both describe hostile feelings; but enmity may be generous and open, while rancor implies personal malice of the worst and most enduring nature, and is the strongest word in our language to express hostile feelings. Rancor will out; proud prelate, in thy face I see thy fury. --Shak. Rancor is that degree of malice which preys upon the possessor. --Cogan.

Meaning of Ranco from wikipedia

- Ranco may refer to: Chile - from Mapudungun "Ran - Co" - tormentous water Ranco Lake Lago Ranco, Chile a city and muni****lity in Chile Ranco Province...
- Lake Ranco (Spanish: Lago Ranco) is situated in the Ranco Province of Los Lagos Region in Chile. Covering an area of 442 km2, it is the largest lake in...
- Lago Ranco, located in the southern Chilean region of Los Ríos. The helicopter crashed about 40 metres (130 ft) from the southern s**** of Lake Ranco at...
- El Ranco Province (Spanish: Provincia del Ranco) is one of two provinces of the southern Chilean region of Los Ríos. It is named after Ranco Lake shared...
- Darren Ranco is a Penobscot Nation anthropologist and academic. His scholarship centers on how climate and environmental science interfaces with Indigenous...
- Club Deportivo Provincial Ranco, commonly referred to as Provincial Ranco, is a football club based in La Unión, Chile. In the 2022 Copa Chile, in Phase...
- Lago Ranco is a town and commune in southern Chile administered by the Muni****lity of Lago Ranco. It is located in Ranco Province in Los Ríos Region....
- Lago Ranco is a Chilean place name that may refer to: Ranco Lake Chile's fourth largest lake by surface area Lago Ranco, Chile a city and muni****lity...
- Los Alerces Airport (ICAO: SCLR) is an airstrip 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-northeast of Chaitén, a coastal city in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. The...
- Los Lagos, Paillaco, and Corral muni****lities Ranco Province: Including La Unión, Río Bueno, Lago Ranco and ****rono muni****lities. Valdivia is part of...