perdix
/ˈpəːdɪks/noun
A partridge; a bird of the genus Perdix or a related genus. Now chiefly (in form Perdix): the genus itself.
- Valid publication of the genus name: M. J. Brisson Ornithologia (1760) I. 26..
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in The Holie Bible faithfully translated into English. From classical Latin perdīx partridge; in later use after scientific Latin Perdix, genus name.