释义 |
† upˈloper Obs. [ad. Du. oplooper, f. oploopen to leap up: see upleap v.] A variety of pigeon resembling a pouter.
1735J. Moore Columbarium 36 To trip beautifully with his Feet..without Jumping, which is the Quality of an Uploper. 1765Treat. Dom. Pigeons 104 When it approacheth the hen, [it] generally leaps to her with its tail spread, which is the reason of its being called Uploper. |