How to Pronounce "culver"
word
ˈkəɫvɝ
KUHL-ver
kˈʌlvɐ
KUL-vuh
Definition
An old or poetic word for a dove or pigeon, especially found in historical texts or poetry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɫvɝ
British English
kˈʌlvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHL-ver
UK
KUL-vuh
Listen in Context
A white culver sat on the old church roof.
The poet wrote about the gentle culver in the garden.
In old books, you may see the word culver instead of dove.
The ancient legends spoke of a golden culver bringing peace to the land.