culver
[kuhl-ver]
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noun British Dialect.
a dove or pigeon.
Origin of culver
before 900; Middle English; Old English culfer, culfre < Vulgar Latin *columbra, for Latin columbula, equivalent to columb(a) dove + -ula -ule
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Contemporary Examples of culver
As Culver endured the Phoenix heat, Romney raised $2 million at his Scottsdale fundraiser, his campaign said.
From a 1,580-calorie slice of cake to Culver's "Concrete Mixer," The Daily Beast ranks the 22 unhealthiest chocolate desserts.
We were being bounced all over," said Culver, "and it's all my fault?
Historical Examples of culver
Our two passengers, Colonel Culver and Mr. Smith, are coming forward.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
He leaned across and placed one hand on Colonel Culver's knee.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
Only then did he make a belated reply to Culver's statement.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
"Good," said Colonel Culver, who was standing beside Smithy.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
He stood up, flexed his arms, while he grinned at Colonel Culver.
Two Thousand Miles BelowCharles Willard Diffin
culver
noun
Word Origin for culver
Old English culfre, from Latin columbula a little dove, from columba dove
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