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(n): flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

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(n): flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food

(n): a soft padded sofa

(n): an upholstered seat for more than one person

(n): an unfledged pigeon

(n): wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

(adj): short and fat

(adj): vs. tall), little -- (low in stature; not tall

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about 24 hours ago yarb said:

Our host announced himself as an officer of the Holy Brotherhood, and his rib was a fat laughing squab of a woman, with outward good-nature, but with an eye to make the most of her commodities.

- Lesage, The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane, tr. Smollett, bk 5 ch. 1

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