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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPigeon pouter
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pigeon pouter
"Le pigeon pouter est souvent exposé dans les concours."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of domestic pigeon known for its ability to puff out its chest.
"The pouter pigeon is often seen in exhibitions due to its impressive size and unique appearance." - 2
A person who sulks or shows displeasure, often in a childish manner.
"He was such a pouter after losing the game that it was hard to cheer him up."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'pouter' originates from the late Middle English word 'poutren', derived from the Old French 'poutrer', meaning to swell or puff out. This reflects the characteristic behavior of certain breeds of pigeons that puff out their chests.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pouter" is said worldwide
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Pigeon pouter
Transliteration: pigeon pouter
"Le pigeon pouter est souvent exposé dans les concours."
Pauker
Transliteration: paukər
"Der Pauker ist bekannt für seine beeindruckende Größe."
Pavone
Transliteration: pavone
"Il pavone è spesso visto nelle esposizioni."
Pichón
Transliteration: piˈtʃon
"El pichón es conocido por su apariencia única."
Pombo
Transliteration: põbu
"O pombo é frequentemente visto em exposições."
पौटर
Transliteration: pautar
"पौटर अक्सर प्रदर्शनों में देखा जाता है।"
肚子鼓起的鸽子
Transliteration: dùzi gǔqǐ de gēzi
"肚子鼓起的鸽子在展览中很常见。"
부풀어 오른 비둘기
Transliteration: bupureo oreun bidulgi
"부풀어 오른 비둘기는 전시회에서 자주 볼 수 있습니다."
膨らんだ鳩
Transliteration: fukuranda hato
"膨らんだ鳩は展示会でよく見られます。"
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