la
feminine
/paˈloma/
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Translation
dove, pigeon
Word origin
From Latin palumba, a variant of palumbes ('wood pigeon'). The word replaced the Latin columba as the everyday term for the bird.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- palumba
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpalomas
Examples
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A white dove flew over the square.
migas .
The pigeons eat breadcrumbs in the park.
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The dove is a symbol of peace.
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There was a pigeon perched on the balcony.
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Look how many pigeons there are at the cathedral!
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