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jacobin

The English word “jacobin” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) with reversed feathers on its neck.
  2. Any hummingbird of the genus Florisuga.
  3. A kind of thick French soup with cheese.

Etymology

From Jacobin, q.v. In reference to birds, via French jacobine, from a supposed resemblance to the Dominicans' formerly standard hood or coloring. In reference to soup, via French soupe à la Jacobine.

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