jacobin en · NOUN
Etymology
From Jacobin, q.v. In reference to birds, via French jacobine, from a supposed resemblance to the Dominicans' formerly standard hood or coloring. In reference to soup, via French soupe à la Jacobine.
Meanings
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(alt-of) Alternative letter-case form of Jacobin.
alt of Jacobin
- A domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) with reversed feathers on its neck.
- Any hummingbird of the genus Florisuga.
- (obsolete) A kind of thick French soup with cheese.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jacobins | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
jacobine pigeon (pigeon) · Jacobin pigeon (pigeon) · Jacobin (pigeon) · jacobine (pigeon) · jacobin pigeon (pigeon)
Translations (12)
de Perückentäuberich (breed of domestic pigeon) · de Perückentaube (breed of domestic pigeon) · it colombo cappuccio (breed of domestic pigeon) · it colombo cappuccino (breed of domestic pigeon) · nb parykkdue (breed of domestic pigeon) · nn parykkdue (breed of domestic pigeon) · de Perückentauber (breed of domestic pigeon) · de Perückentäubin (breed of domestic pigeon) · de Perückentauberich (breed of domestic pigeon) · fr jacobin (breed of domestic pigeon) · de Perückentäuber (breed of domestic pigeon) · da parykdue (breed of domestic pigeon)