huisduif

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch huusduve. By surface analysis, huis (“house”) +‎ duif (“dove, pigeon”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɦœy̯s.dœy̯f/
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  • Hyphenation: huis‧duif

Noun

huisduif f (plural huisduiven, diminutive huisduifje n)

  1. A domesticated pigeon, Columba livia domestica.
  2. (now chiefly Belgium) A person, especially a woman, who rarely leaves home.
    Synonym: huismus
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