词汇 | moaning dove |
释义 | Definition of moaning dove in English:moaning dovenoun ˌməʊnɪŋ ˈdʌv Southern, Regional, US
OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette. Perhaps alteration of mourning dove, after moaning, arising from U.S. regional (southern) pronunciation of mourning, or perhaps independently from moaning + dove, with reference to the bird's call. Definition of moaning dove in US English:moaning dovenounˌməʊnɪŋ ˈdʌv Southern, Regional, US
OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette. Perhaps alteration of mourning dove, after moaning, arising from U.S. regional (southern) pronunciation of mourning, or perhaps independently from moaning + dove, with reference to the bird's call. |
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