Definition of partridges:
(n) :
(ornithology) Any bird of a number of genera in the family Phasianidae, notably in the genera Perdix and Alectoris.
(n) :
(uncountable) The flesh or meat of this bird eaten as food.
(n) :
(obsolete, military) A type of cannon charge composed of several missiles fired all together, similar to langrage or case-shot. Also a large cannon that shoots stones.
(n) :
A minor city in Reno County, Kansas, United States, named after the bird.
(n) :
A surname.