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    Palomar (en. Dovecote)

    /pa.lo.'maɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place where pigeons are raised or housed.
    Grandfather's dovecote was always full of birds.
    El palomar del abuelo siempre estaba lleno de aves.
    Building constructed for the care of messenger pigeons.
    The old dovecote still retains its charm.
    El palomar antiguo aún conserva su encanto.
    Space where pigeons live domestically.
    They are restoring the park's dovecote.
    Están restaurando el palomar del parque.

    Etymology

    It derives from the term 'dove', which refers to birds of the genus Columba.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a dovecote
    It means to receive or grant something generously.
    dar un palomar
    crystal dovecote
    It refers to a very visible or exposed place.
    palomar de cristal
    to be in the dovecote
    To be in a safe or protected place.
    estar en el palomar

    Related Words

    dove
    Bird that is raised in dovecotes.
    paloma
    messenger
    Dove used to send messages.
    mensajera

    Slang Meanings

    Place where unused things accumulate.
    That room is a dovecote, you can't even enter.
    Esa habitación es un palomar, no se puede ni entrar.
    Social context where people gather to chat.
    Let's go to the dovecote to chat for a while.
    Vamos al palomar a platicar un rato.