colin

name

1. A male given name from Ancient Greek.

   “That iolly shepheard, which there piped, was / Poore Colin Clout (who knowes not Colin Clout?)”

   ““After reaching 40, many people experience noticeable changes in their hair due to a combination of aging, hormonal shifts and lifestyle factors,” says Colin Ford, professional hairstylist and director of education at Sachajuan.”

2. A rather rare surname originating as a patronymic, variant of Collin.

noun

1. The American quail or bobwhite, or related species.

   “To this belongs the Colin or Quail of New England and Partridge of the South […]”

   “Many efforts have been made to improve and increase the variety of our game stock, but whereas the Barbary partridge, the willow grouse, the colin, bob-white, button quail, and even tinamou have been tried and failed […]”