cu gầm ghì
Definition
- Noun:
- Green imperial pigeon: A species of large, forest-dwelling pigeon (Ducula aenea) native to Southeast Asia, characterized by its predominantly green and grey plumage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tiếng hót của cu gầm ghì vang lên trong rừng. (The call of the green imperial pigeon echoed in the forest.)
- Cu gầm ghì thường ăn quả cây. (The green imperial pigeon often eats fruit.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cu gầm ghì" is a specific ornithological name. In general conversation, it may simply be referred to as a type of large pigeon or forest pigeon.
Variants and Related Words
- Cu (n): A general term for pigeon or dove in Vietnamese.
- Bồ câu (n): Another common term for pigeon or dove, often used for domestic varieties.
Synonyms
- Green imperial pigeon: The direct English common name for the species.
- Fruit pigeon: A general descriptive term, as it belongs to the fruit-eating pigeon group.
Notes
- The referenced dictionary term "carpophage" is a French zoological term meaning "fruit-eater," which describes the bird's diet. The English equivalent is "frugivore" or "fruit-eating pigeon."