Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Turnix \Tur"nix\, n. [NL., fr. L. coturnix a quail.] (Zo["o]l.)
   Any one of numerous species of birds belonging to {Turnix} or
   {Hemipodius} and allied genera of the family {Turnicid[ae]}.
   These birds resemble quails and partridges in general
   appearance and in some of their habits, but differ in
   important anatomical characteristics. The hind toe is usually
   lacking. They are found in Asia, Africa, Southern Europe, the
   East Indian Islands, and esp. in Australia and adjacent
   islands, where they are called {quails} (see {Quail}, n.,
   3.). See {Turnicimorph[ae]}.