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Definition of Bustard

1. Noun. Large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes.

Definition of Bustard

1. n. A bird of the genus Otis.

Definition of Bustard

1. Noun. Any of several large terrestrial birds of the family ''Otidae'' that inhabit dry open country and steppes in the Old World. ¹

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Definition of Bustard

1. a game bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Bustard

1. A bird of the genus Otis. The great or bearded bustard (Otis tarda) is the largest game bird in Europe. It inhabits the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and was formerly common in Great Britain. The little bustard (O. Tetrax) inhabits eastern Europe and Morocco. Many other species are known in Asia and Africa. Origin: OF. & Prov. F. Bistarde, F. Outarde, from L. Avis tarda, lit, slow bird. 10, 22; "proximae iis sunt, quas Hispania aves tardas appellat, Graecia .". Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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