Holtdúve

Saterland Frisian

n Holtdúve (1).

n Holtdúve (2).

Etymology

From Holt (“wood”) +‎ Dúve (“dove”). Akin to West Frisian houtdo and Dutch houtduif.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɔltˌduːvə/
• Hyphenation: Holt‧dú‧ve

Noun

Holtdúve f (plural Holtdúven)

1. wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)
2. turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)

Synonyms

• (wood pigeon): Ringeldúve

References

• Marron C. Fort (2015) “Holtdúve”, in Saterfriesisches Wörterbuch mit einer phonologischen und grammatischen Übersicht, Buske, →ISBN