Colin

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Updated February 2026

Definition

A type of small game bird, also known as a quail. A male given name of Scottish origin.

“Colin spotted a colin darting through the underbrush while hunting.”

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Two vowels O and I; proper name.

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Worth 7 points; may not be accepted as proper noun.

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