Phrase guide

trumpeter pigeon

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

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  • Canada: /ˈtɹʌmpətɚ ˈpɪdʒən/

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a number of breeds of domestic fancy pigeon, Columba livia domestica, descendants of the wild rock pigeon, Columba livia, of the family Columbidae (pigeons and doves) (originally bred for their peculiar gurgling voice, a prolonged coo called "trumpeting" or "drumming").

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From trumpeter + pigeon.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: trommelduif — trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
  • French: pigeon tambour — trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
  • German: Trommeltaube — trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
  • German: Trommeltäuber — trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
  • German: Trommeltäubin — trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)
  • Polish: gołąb domowy — trumpeter pigeon (Columba livia domestica)