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peristeronic

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

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  • /pɚˌɪs.tɚˈɒn.ɪk/
  • /pɚˌɪs.tɚˈɔn.ɪk/
  • rhymes with -ɒnɪk

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to pigeons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: columbid (in attributive use), columbine, columboid

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: columbid, columbine, columboid

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon, dove”) + English -ic. -on- possibly inserted to differentiate from chemical peristeric.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: kolomba — pertaining to pigeons
  • French: péristéronique — pertaining to pigeons