What is the meaning of the word "quail"?

Definitions:

  1. small gallinaceous game birds copy to clipboard noun
    • Quail is easy to overcook, but when it is done right it tastes amazing. copy to clipboard
  2. to draw back, as with fear or pain copy to clipboard verb
    • The solider quailed as they were struck with a bullet in the shoulder. copy to clipboard

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