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Big list of objects that start with letter Q

A group of my friends started doing something we are calling Toddler Time and each week we choose a letter to focus on. I realized that finding objects that start with the letter of the week can be a challenge and I thought it might be helpful to have a long list of “Q” letter objects them on hand. If I’ve missed something drop me a note in the comments, I would be thrilled to add even more letter “Q” objects.

Q-Tip: A cotton swab used for cleaning delicate areas, such as ears or applying makeup.
Quack grass: A creeping perennial grass that is considered a weed, often found in lawns and fields.
Quadriceps: A group of four muscles located in the front of the thigh that are responsible for extending the leg.
Quadruplets: A set of four siblings born from the same pregnancy, often referred to as “quads.”
Quads: Short for quadriceps, referring to the group of four muscles in the front of the thigh.
Quagga: An extinct subspecies of zebra, characterized by its reduced striping and resemblance to a horse.
Quagmire: A difficult or precarious situation, often involving complex problems or moral dilemmas.
Quail: A small, ground-dwelling bird known for its distinct call and often hunted for sport or food.
Quail eggs: The small eggs laid by quail, often considered a delicacy and used in various culinary dishes.
Quaker Oats: A brand of oats and oat-based products, often associated with the Quaker religious imagery on their packaging.
Quaker parrot: A species of parrot known for its ability to mimic human speech and often kept as a pet.
Quark: A type of subatomic particle that makes up protons and neutrons, among other particles.
Quarter: A unit of measurement equivalent to one-fourth or 25% of a whole.
Quarter horse: A breed of horse known for its speed and agility in short-distance races and working on ranches.
Quartz: A mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms, commonly found in many types of rocks and used in jewelry and electronics.
Quartz crystal: A clear or translucent variety of quartz that is often used in crystal healing or for metaphysical purposes.
Quasar: An extremely luminous celestial object that emits large amounts of energy and appears as a distant, star-like point of light.
Quaver: A musical note with half the duration of a quarter note, often represented with a solid notehead and a stem with a flag.
Quebec (city): The capital city of Quebec, Canada, known for its historic architecture and French-speaking culture.
Queen: A female ruler or monarch, typically holding the highest position of power in a monarchy.
Queen Anne’s Lace: A flowering plant with delicate white flowers, often referred to as a wild carrot.
Queen Sized Bed: A bed size larger than a full-size/double bed and smaller than a king-size bed, typically providing enough space for two adults.
Quern: A simple stone tool used for grinding grains or other materials, consisting of a flat base and a rotary grinder.
Quesadilla: A Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with cheese (and often other ingredients) and grilled or fried until the cheese melts.
Question Mark: The punctuation symbol “?” used to indicate that a sentence is a question or to express uncertainty.
Quetzal: A colorful bird found in Central and South America, known for its distinctive long tail feathers and vibrant plumage.
Quiche: A savory baked dish consisting of a pastry crust filled with a mixture of eggs, milk or cream, and various ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or meat.
Quick Sand: A type of sand or sediment that appears solid but can become highly fluid when disturbed, making it difficult to escape.
Quicklime: A white, caustic, alkaline powder obtained by heating limestone, used in industries such as construction, agriculture, and water treatment.
Quicksilver: Another term for the chemical element mercury, characterized by its liquid state at room temperature and its high toxicity.
Quiffed hairstyle: Referring to a hairstyle that features a quiff, with hair brushed upward and forward from the forehead.
Quill: A writing instrument made from the feather of a bird, used in earlier times before pens were developed.
Quilt: A warm bed covering made of layers of fabric stitched together, often with a decorative pattern.
Quilt cover: A removable protective cover for a quilt, usually made of fabric and used to keep the quilt clean.
Quilt patterns: Designs or templates used as a guide for creating a quilt, helping to determine the arrangement and shape of the fabric pieces.
Quince: A fruit that resembles a large pear, with a tough outer skin and tart flavor, often used in cooking and preserves.
Quincunx (geometric pattern): A pattern consisting of a central element surrounded by four others, forming a square or diamond-shaped arrangement.
Quinoa: A grain-like crop containing high levels of protein and nutrients, often used as a healthy alternative to rice or couscous.
Quinoa bread: Bread made with quinoa flour or mixed with quinoa grains, offering a nutritious and gluten-free option.
Quinoa salad: A salad made primarily with quinoa, usually mixed with various vegetables, herbs, and dressing.
Quiver (archery accessory): A container, typically made of leather or synthetic material, used to hold arrows for archery.
Quiver tree: A distinctive succulent tree indigenous to southern Africa, known for its cylindrical trunk and distinctive crown of leaves.
Quiz: A brief test or examination that assesses knowledge, often involving questions to be answered or problems to be solved.
Quoits (game): A traditional throwing game in which players attempt to throw rings over a target, often played on a lawn or sandpit.
Quokka (marsupial): A small herbivorous marsupial with a stocky build, short tail, and rounded ears, found on Rottnest Island.
Quokka Island: An alternate name for Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination in Western Australia known for its quokka population.
Quoll: A carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea, resembling a small cat with spotted or striped fur.