Phrase guide

English Carrier

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Columba livia domestica, an old breed of fancy pigeon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Carrier, carrier pigeon, English Carrier pigeon, king of the doos, Old English Carrier, Old English Carrier pigeon

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kirjekyyhky — English Carrier
  • French: pigeon carrier — English Carrier
  • French: carrier — English Carrier
  • German: Carriertaube — English Carrier
  • German: Karriertaube — English Carrier
  • German: Carrier — English Carrier
  • German: Karrier — English Carrier
  • German: Englische Bagdette — English Carrier
  • German: Englische Botentaube — English Carrier