15 December 2009
Q.Is partridge greek for breaking wind?
A.No, perdomai is Greek for breaking wind. From this we get perdix, which is Greek for partridge. The partridge makes a whirring sound as it takes flight.
Related questions
Q.Who sang 'Rosie, oh Rosie!' ... he was a one man band wind released a song years ago!
A.Don Partridge sang the song 'Rosie' which included the lyrics 'Rosie, oh Rosie'. He was a famous busker who was also a member of the band Accolade.
Q.What songs did the Partridge family sing ?
A.The Partridge Family had hits with songs such as Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (1972), Looking Through The Eyes Of Love (1973) & Walking In The Rain (1973).
Q.What is the twelve day of christmas according to the song ?
A.12 drummers, 11 pipers, 10 lords, 9 ladies, 8 maids, 7 swans, 6 geese, 5 gold rings, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, partridge/pear tree.
Q.Has john partridge come out in real life?
A.Yes, John Partridge is openly gay. He plays the character of Christian Clarke, Jane's gay brother, in EastEnders. He was born on 24 Jul 1971.
Q.What did my true love send to me on the 12th day of christmas
A.On the twelfth day of Christmas your true love gave you 12 drummers drumming - a very extravagant gift. 63336 hopes they don't disturb the partridge.