Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
colling
Verb
/ˈkɒlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of a bird making a soft cooing sound, often associated with doves and pigeons.
Examples
- The doves were collings softly in the early morning light.
- As they sat together, they could hear the colling of pigeons from the nearby park.
- During spring, you can often hear the gentle colling from the trees as birds search for mates.
Meaning
Colling generally refers to the gentle sound produced by certain birds, especially during mating rituals or as a form of communication.
Synonyms
- Cooing
- Chirping
- Trilling
