CUSHAT

Etymology

Noun

cushat (plural cushats)

(Geordie or informal) A pigeon, wood pigeon or ring dove.

Synonyms

• cushat dove, cushat-dove, quist

Anagrams

• tuchas

Source: Wiktionary


Cush"at (ksh"t), n. Etym: [AS. cusceote.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: The ringdove or wood pigeon. Scarce with cushat's homely song can vie. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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