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Meaning of COLUMBA

Pronunciation:  ku'lumbu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons
  2. [n]  a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum
 
 Synonyms: Dove, genus Columba
 
 See Also: bandtail, band-tail pigeon, band-tailed pigeon, bird genus, Columba fasciata, Columba livia, Columba palumbus, Columbidae, constellation, cushat, family Columbidae, ringdove, rock dove, rock pigeon, wood pigeon

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Co*lum"ba\, n. (Med.)
See {Calumba}.
 

 

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