turbit

[ tur-bit ]

noun

1. one of a breed of domestic pigeons having a stout, roundish body, a short head and beak, and a ruffled breast and neck.

turbit

/ ˈtɜːbɪt /

noun

1. a crested breed of domestic pigeon

Word History and Origins

Origin of turbit¹

1680–90; variant of turbot; apparently because, like the fish, the bird is toplike in outline

Word History and Origins

Origin of turbit¹

C17: from Latin turbō spinning top, with reference to the bird's shape; compare turbot

Example Sentences

Soup top and bottom (white and brown), removed by turbit and sammon with immense boles of lobster-sauce.

From Project Gutenberg

The Pouter inflates both its true crop and œsophagus; the Turbit inflates in a much less degree the œsophagus alone.

From Project Gutenberg

The direction and length of certain feathers have been much modified, as in the hood of the Jacobin and the frill of the Turbit.

From Project Gutenberg