| 单词 | pigeon-fancying |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspigeon-fancying pigeon-fancying adj. and n. (a) adj. that engages in the pastime or occupation of keeping and breeding pigeons; (b) n. the pastime or occupation of keeping and breeding pigeons. ΚΠ 1831 Times 3 June 2/5 One of the falco tribe [sc. a hawk] took up his abode in the steeple of Spitalfields church, to the sad annoyance of amateurs in that pigeon-fancying neighbourhood. 1936 Economica 3 473 Hobbies such as gardening, flower-growing and pigeon-fancying enjoy an increasing popularity. 2002 Times 25 July (T2 section) 2/1 Manchester has dispelled the Southern myths of flat caps and pigeon-fancying. < as lemmas |
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