paloma

∗ ≈

dove

∗ noun

paloma
feminine noun
1dove, pigeon
  • paloma mensajera -> carrier o homing pigeon
  • paloma torcaz -> ringdove, wood pigeon

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paloma [pah-lo’-mah]
noun
1Pigeon, dove. (f)
  • Paloma mensajera -> homing pigeon
  • Paloma torcaz -> ring-dove
2A meek, mild, dove-like person. (f)
3(Ast.) Columba, one of the southern constellations. (f)
4Handstand (ejercicio). (f)
5Kite (cometa). (Ante Meridian & Central America & Caribbean & Mexico) (m)

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paloma
sustantivo:femenino
1 (Ornitología) dove; pigeon
¡palomita! darling!
paloma buscadora de blancos homing pigeon
paloma de la paz dove of peace
paloma mensajera carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
paloma torcaz wood pigeon; ringdove
2 (persona) meek and mild person; (Política) dove
paloma sin hiel pet; lamb
3 (ejercicio) handstand
4 (Centroamérica) (Caribe) (México) (cometa) kite
5 palomas (Náutica) white horses; whitecaps; (EEUU)

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