HyperDic: squab

English > 4 senses of the word squab:
NOUNfoodsquab, doveflesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising
artifactsquaba soft padded sofa
animalsquaban unfledged pigeon
ADJECTIVEallsquab, squabbyshort and fat
English > squab: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaningshort and fat.
Synonymsquabby
Broadershort, littleLow in stature
Spanishrechoncho
English > squab: 4 senses > noun 1, food
Meaningflesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled.
Synonymdove
Part ofdomestic pigeondomesticated pigeon raised for sport or food
Broaderpoultryflesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food
Spanishpaloma
Catalancolom
English > squab: 4 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA soft padded sofa.
Broadersofa, couch, loungeAn upholstered seat for more than one person
English > squab: 4 senses > noun 3, animal
MeaningAn unfledged pigeon.
Broaderpigeonwild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
Spanishpalomino

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