Saterland Frisian

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n Holtdúve (1).
 
n Holtdúve (2).

Etymology

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From Holt (wood) +‎ Dúve (dove). Akin to West Frisian houtdo and Dutch houtduif.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔltˌduːvə/
  • Hyphenation: Holt‧dú‧ve

Noun

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Holtdúve f (plural Holtdúven)

  1. wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)
  2. turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)

Synonyms

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References

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  • Marron C. Fort (2015) “Holtdúve”, in Saterfriesisches Wörterbuch mit einer phonologischen und grammatischen Übersicht, Buske, →ISBN