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词汇 pouter pigeon
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Definition of pouter pigeon in English:

pouter pigeon

noun ˈpaʊtə ˌpɪdʒ(ɪ)n
  • 1A domestic pigeon of a breed characterized by a greatly inflatable crop. Also figurative: a boastful or arrogant person, a show-off.

  • 2Attributive Resembling (the inflated crop of) a pouter pigeon.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Smellie (1740–1795), printer, editor, and author. From pouter + pigeon.

Definition of pouter pigeon in US English:

pouter pigeon

nounˈpaʊtə ˌpɪdʒ(ɪ)n
  • 1A domestic pigeon of a breed characterized by a greatly inflatable crop. Also figurative: a boastful or arrogant person, a show-off.

  • 2Attributive Resembling (the inflated crop of) a pouter pigeon.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in William Smellie (1740–1795), printer, editor, and author. From pouter + pigeon.

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