I. ˈkəlvə(r), ˈku̇l- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English culfre, culufre, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin columbra, from Latin columbula, diminutive of columba dove — more at columba
: dove , pigeon ; specifically Britain : wood pigeon
II. ˈkəlvə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: culverin