Definition

Noun: A domestic pigeon belonging to a breed characterized by its ability to inflate its crop (a pouch in its throat) to a large size, causing its breast to swell out prominently.

Usage

The term "pouter pigeon" refers specifically to the breed of pigeon. It is used as a countable noun. * The fancier showed his prized pouter pigeon at the national exhibition. * Among the various breeds, the pouter pigeon is easily recognized by its distinctive posture.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related things.
  • She is an expert in pouter pigeon genetics.
  • The pouter pigeon competition will begin at noon.

Variants and Related Words

• Pouter: A common shortened form for "pouter pigeon."
  • He breeds fancy pouters.
• Crop: The anatomical part (an enlarged part of the esophagus) that the bird inflates.

Synonyms

• There is no direct single-word synonym for this specific breed. Descriptive phrases include "puffing pigeon" or "pigeon that puffs out its crop," but "pouter pigeon" is the standard breed name.

Different Meanings

• Pouter (noun, separate from "pouter pigeon"): A person, especially a child, who pouts (shows displeasure by thrusting out the lips).
  • Don't be such a pouter; it was just a game.

Notes

The defining characteristic is the deliberate enlargement of the crop, not merely a large breast. This trait has been selectively bred for show purposes.

Noun

1. one of a breed of pigeon that enlarge their crop until their breast is puffed out