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голубо́к — meaning in English

golubok

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English meaning

  • lovebird noun A small parrot, one of nine species in the genus Agapornis, sometimes kept as a pet and known for showing affection to its mate.
  • squab noun A young, unfledged pigeon or dove, especially one raised for food.

Senses

голубо́к is used for these senses in English:

  • lovebird Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
  • lovebird (metaphorical, usually, in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.
  • squab A young dove or pigeon.

lovebird — full definition

  1. noun A small parrot, one of nine species in the genus Agapornis, sometimes kept as a pet and known for showing affection to its mate.
  2. noun One half of a couple who show their affection for each other openly.

squab — full definition

  1. noun A young, unfledged pigeon or dove, especially one raised for food.
  2. noun A thick cushion, especially one covering a seat.
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