Wiktionary: pigeon → pigeon, pigeonne,
pigeonneau
, pigeonnelle, colombe.
What is the proper name for a pigeon?
| Domestic pigeon | Species: C. livia | Subspecies: C. l. domestica | Trinomial name | Columba livia domestica Gmelin, 1789 |
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What is Colombe English?
British English:
dove
/dʌv/ NOUN. A dove is a white bird that looks like a pigeon. American English: dove /dʌv/
How do you say pigeon in other languages?
- American English: pigeon /ˈpɪdʒɪn/
- Arabic: حَمَامَة
- Brazilian Portuguese: pombo.
- Chinese: 鸽子
- Croatian: golub.
- Czech: holub.
- Danish: due.
- Dutch: duif.
Why would you call someone a pigeon?
Slang.
a young, usually attractive, girl
. a person who is easily fooled or cheated; dupe.
What is the English word for Hirondelle?
noun.
swallow
[noun] a type of insect-eating bird with long wings and a divided tail.
Why pigeons are not good?
In addition to causing imbalance in the ecosystem, this invasive species through its feathers and droppings help in spread of various diseases such as
Histoplasmosis
, Candidiasis, Cryptococcosis, St Louis Encephalitis and Salmonellosis.
What do pigeons symbolize?
Throughout human history, pigeons have symbolized
love, peace, compassion, wisdom, and power
and have been honored as sacred messengers from the gods. The most common pigeon symbolism and spiritual meanings in the ancient cultures that worshipped pigeons were of good luck, divination, healing, peace, and happiness.
Is pigeon masculine or feminine in French?
le pigeon (député; sinistré; victime)
Is pigeon A squab?
A squab is
a young, immature pigeon about 4 weeks old
. … Squab usually weigh about 12 to 16 ounces, including giblets, and have dark, delicately flavored meat. They are usually stuffed whole and roasted. A pigeon has been allowed to mature and has tougher meat than a squab.
What is the difference between a dove and a pigeon?
Pigeons and doves belong to
the same family of birds
(Columbidae), which consists of more than 300 species of birds. They share similar features like thick and round bodies, short necks and thin peaks, but doves are generally of a smaller stature while pigeons are often larger and stubbier.
What is stool pigeon slang for?
1 :
a person acting as a decoy or informer
especially : a spy sent into a group to report (as to the police) on its activities. 2 : a pigeon used as a decoy to draw others within a net.
What is a pigeon girl?
pigeon in American English
3.
a girl or young woman
. 4. Slang. a person easily deceived or gulled; dupe.
What is a pigeon in drug terms?
(slang) One who is easily swindled;
a dupe
. … (slang) A person easily deceived or gulled; dupe.
How harmful is pigeon poop?
How dangerous is pigeon poo? Breathing dust or water droplets containing contaminated bird droppings can lead to several diseases, including a flu-like illness called
psittacosis
. Salmonella – a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhoea – may also be present in some bird droppings.
