dove
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- 1 dove、turtle dove、small wild pigeon
- 2 penis [slang euphemism]
This word mainly refers to a small dove, such as a turtle dove or spotted dove. In slang, it can also be used as a euphemism for the penis.
dove、turtle dove、small wild pigeon
A small dove-like bird, often associated with gardens, rural areas, trees, and its distinctive call.
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นกเขาร้องอยู่บนต้นไม้ nók khǎw rɔ́ɔŋ yùu bon tôn máay A dove is calling in the tree. นกเขาร้องอยู่บนต้นไม้ details
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เสียงนกเขา sǐaŋ nók khǎw the call of a dove เสียงนกเขา details
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เลี้ยงนกเขา líaŋ nók khǎw to keep a dove เลี้ยงนกเขา details
penis [slang euphemism]
A slang euphemism for the penis. It is informal and can sound joking or sexual, so it should be avoided in polite settings.
Learning notes
Explanation
นกเขา is best learned as a single bird name, even though it is made of นก “bird” plus เขา. In everyday use, it differs from นกพิราบ, which usually means a common city pigeon. นกเขา suggests a smaller dove-like bird, often noticed for its call. Like other birds, it is normally counted with ตัว, as in นกเขาหนึ่งตัว “one dove.”
Usage
Use it when talking about birds, nature, gardens, rural areas, bird calls, or keeping birds. It fits contexts such as a bird calling in a tree or a dove heard in the morning.
Caution
In sexual or joking contexts, it may be understood as slang for the penis. It is fine when the bird context is clear, but be careful in teasing or informal sexual talk.
Differences from similar words
1 dove synonyms
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นกพิราบ refers to the common city pigeon. นกเขา is a smaller dove-like bird, more strongly associated with nature, gardens, and its call.
2 penis [slang euphemism] synonyms
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อวัยวะเพศชาย is a neutral, anatomical term. นกเขา is a slangy euphemism and can sound joking or sexually suggestive.