squabs
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pluralof squab.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
squabnouna nestling pigeon, especially a domesticated one raised to an age of about 30 days for its flesh.
Example Sentences
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In culinary school, she was the only student with experience in cutting off animal’s heads; taking pity on her squeamish classmates, she butchered all the squabs during the class on game.
From New York Times ● Jan. 20, 2010
On the beach, the fivesome whipped up a little barbecue that featured poached striped bass, grilled squabs and lobster farci, plus a bluefish au vin blanc.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Mrs. Hambur let it stay to hatch squabs.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Young Alger peddled spring water to the neighbors and raised and sold squabs.
From Time Magazine Archive
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Next he bought pastel crayons, but he passionately regretted all those squabs.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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