🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Oiseau blanc

Pronunciation / Transliteration: wazō blɑ̃

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
White Bird/waɪt bɜrd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'oiseau blanc a volé au-dessus de la mer."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A bird that has predominantly white feathers.

    "The white bird soared gracefully across the blue sky."
  2. 2

    A term often used metaphorically to symbolize peace or purity.

    "In many cultures, the white bird is seen as a messenger of peace."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'white bird' combines the Old English 'hwita' meaning 'white' and the Proto-Germanic 'burdiz' meaning 'bird'. Historically, birds have been symbols of freedom and purity across various cultures, leading to the evolution of this term in English.

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