GOURA

Etymology

Noun

goura (plural gouras)

Any of several crested ground-dwelling pigeons, of the genus Goura, from New Guinea

Anagrams

• gaour, ragou

Source: Wiktionary


Gou"ra, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of several species of large, crested ground pigeons of the genus Goura, inhabiting New Guinea and adjacent islands. The Queen Victoria pigeon (Goura Victoria) and the crowned pigeon (G. coronata) are among the beat known species.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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