culver
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Noun — An old word for a wood pigeon or dove.
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Etymology
From Old English culufre or culfre, an old word for a dove, likely borrowed from a Latin word related to "columba" ("dove, pigeon") — the same root behind "columbine."
Full origin of culver →Frequently asked questions
What does “culver” mean?
The word “culver” means an old word for a wood pigeon or dove. In plain terms, an old-fashioned or literary word for a dove or wood pigeon, rarely used in everyday speech today.
How do you pronounce “culver”?
“Culver” is pronounced KUHL-vuh (/ˈkʌlvə/ in IPA).
How do you use “culver” in a sentence?
Here is “culver” used in a sentence: “The poem describes a culver cooing softly in the hedgerow.”
What part of speech is “culver”?
“Culver” is a noun.
Where does the word “culver” come from?
The word “culver” comes from Latin. From Old English culufre or culfre, an old word for a dove, likely borrowed from a Latin word related to "columba" ("dove, pigeon") — the same root behind "columbine.".
