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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescolomba
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /koˈlom.ba/
"La colomba portava un rametto d'ulivo nel becco."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A stocky bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, typically having a plump body and smooth plumage.
"A pair of white doves nested quietly in the branches of the olive tree." - 2
An advocate of a policy of peace, especially in foreign affairs.
"During the diplomatic negotiations, the political doves urged the administration to pursue peaceful compromise."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'dūfe', of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse 'dúfa' (dove) and Old High German 'tūba'. Historically associated with gentleness, peace, and purity in various Indo-European cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dove" is said worldwide
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colombe
Transliteration: /kɔ.lɔ̃b/
"La colombe est le symbole universel de la paix."
Taube
Transliteration: /ˈtaʊbə/
"Eine weiße Taube flog hoch in den blauen Himmel."
colomba
Transliteration: /koˈlom.ba/
"La colomba portava un rametto d'ulivo nel becco."
paloma
Transliteration: /paˈlo.ma/
"Una paloma blanca cruzó el cielo durante la ceremonia."
pomba
Transliteration: /ˈpõ.bɐ/
"A pomba branca voou para longe."
कबूतर
Transliteration: kabootar
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"शांति का प्रतीक एक सफ़ेद कबूतर आसमान में उड़ा।"
鸽子
Transliteration: gē zi
Script: 中文汉字
"广场上有许多飞翔的鸽子。"
비둘기
Transliteration: bidulgi
Script: 한국어 한글
"하얀 비둘기가 평화의 상징으로 날아올랐습니다."
鳩
Transliteration: hato
Script: 日本語
"公園の広場にはたくさんの鳩がいます。"
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