Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pombal

Noun

/pɒmˈbɑːl/

Definition

A type of building or structure for housing pigeons, commonly used in agriculture.

Examples

The farmer built a pombal to start raising pigeons for meat.
In the village, there are several old pombais that date back to the 18th century.
She visited a local pombal to watch how pigeons are kept and bred.

Meaning

A pombal serves as a shelter or loft for pigeons, typically designed to facilitate breeding and raising these birds. It can also refer to a specific architectural style reminiscent of these structures.