peristeronic
Of or pertaining to pigeonsOf or pertaining to pigeons.
/pɚˌɪs.tɚˈɒn.ɪk/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to pigeons.
Near-synonyms: columbid (in attributive use), columbine, columboid
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon, dove”) + English -ic. -on- possibly inseFrom Ancient Greek περιστερά (peristerá, “pigeon, dove”) + English -ic. -on- possibly inserted to differentiate from chemical peristeric.
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