Quail/kweɪl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Term Quail as a noun is often used in culinary contexts to describe dishes. The restaurant serves stuffed quail. Pro Tip 2/3Wildlife Vocabulary Quail is part of wildlife vocabulary, relating to nature and animals. Spotting a quail in the wild is quite thrilling. Pro Tip 3/3Animal Sound Quails have a distinctive call, which people might refer to in descriptions. The sound of quail calls filled the morning air.