Dutch

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Columba livia in Nederlandsche vogelen, 1770-1829

Etymology

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Compound of rots (rock) +‎ duif (dove).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔts.dœy̯f/
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Noun

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rotsduif f (plural rotsduiven, diminutive rotsduifje n)

  1. The rock dove, Columba livia
    Hyponym: stadsduif

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