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cushat definition

cushat (kus̸h′ət, ko̵os̸h′-)

noun

a wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

Etymology: N Brit dial. < ME coushote < OE cushote as if < cu-, coo + base of sceotan, to dart, shoot; in sense “cooing darter”

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