| 释义 |
cul·ver
I. \ˈkəlvə(r), ˈku̇l-\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English, from Old English culfre, culufre, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin columbra, from Latin columbula, diminutive of columba dove — more at columba
: dove, pigeon; specifically Britain : wood pigeon
II. \ˈkəlvə(r)\ noun
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Etymology: by shortening
: culverin |