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turbit

Pronunciation: /ˈtəːbɪt/
Definition of turbit

noun

  • a stoutly built pigeon of a domestic breed with a neck frill and short beak.

Origin:

late 17th century: apparently from Latin turbo 'spinning top', from its shape

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Definition of turbit in the US English dictionary
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