A quail is a small bird that lives on the ground. There are many different types of quail. They eat mostly seeds but will also eat insects. They build their nests on the ground.

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Scientific name: santalum acuminatum

Quandongs are a type of fruit found in Australia, and are also known as the native peach. They are semi-parasitic and will get some nutrients from the roots of nearby trees and plants. Quandongs grow right across Australia, even in the dryest areas. The fruit itself had a big seed and a very thin coating of fruit on the outside. The seeds are textured and can be made into interesting jewellery.

Quandongs can be used to make jam and pies.

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This apple has been cut into quarters. This means it has been cut into four equal sized pieces.

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The American Quarterhorse is a breed of horse that is very fast over very short distances, hence the name - coming from a quarter mile race. They are also used at rodeos and as working horses.

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Quartz is the second most common mineral on the surface of the Earth after feldspar. It is made of silicon dioxide in a crystalline structure. Quartz naturally forms colourless six-sided crystals, and is transparent or slightly translucent. Quartz that is milky or is coloured has impurities in it. Quartz that is a pretty colour is usually given a different name, like amethyst.

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A queen is the female ruler of a country or empire. Queens and Kings are born or married into their positions, not voted in by the people. You cannot choose to become a queen.

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A queue is a line of people (or things) waiting in turn for something. People are often seen queuing at the counter of a shop to pay for goods, or at a movie theatre to buy tickets. The person who has been in the queue the longest gets served first.

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A quiche is a baked dish made from an egg and cream custard in a pastry crust. Other ingredients are usually added to the custard, such as chopped bacon, vegetables and cheese. Quiche can be eaten cold, which makes it fun to take to a picnic.

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A quill is a pen made from a feather, usually the wing feather of a goose. The end of the pen was dipped into a pot of ink and used for writing with.

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A quilt is a kind of blanket that is made from layers of fabric stitched together. The top layer is made from scraps of fabric made into patterns or a picture. Quilts used to be a good way to use up leftover bits of fabric, but in modern times people make quilts as a hobby using new fabric in the colors that they want.

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