pigeon pair (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/pɪdʒən pɛər/

Meaning and Usage

A "pigeon pair" refers to a pair of individuals or things that complement each other perfectly, often used in the context of a family consisting of a boy and a girl. The term derives from the common sight of male and female pigeons, which are often seen together.

• Frequency of Use: This term is less common in everyday conversation and might be observed more in written contexts, especially in discussions concerning family dynamics or demographics.

Example Sentences

1. The couple was thrilled to have a pigeon pair, a son and a daughter.

2. (La pareja estaba emocionada de tener un par de palomas, un hijo y una hija.)

3. In the neighborhood, many families aim for the traditional pigeon pair.

4. (En el vecindario, muchas familias buscan el tradicional par de palomas.)

5. The statistics showed that the pigeon pair was the most desired family structure in their community.

6. (Las estadísticas mostraron que el par de palomas era la estructura familiar más deseada en su comunidad.)

Idiomatic Expressions

The term "pigeon pair" is somewhat niche and does not have extensive idiomatic expressions directly involving it. However, it’s often associated with family dynamics. Below are idiomatic expressions in relation to the concept of pairs and families:

1. Two peas in a pod

2. They are like two peas in a pod, always together like a pigeon pair.

   • (Son como dos gotas de agua, siempre juntos como un par de palomas.)

3. The apple of someone's eye

4. The daughter is the apple of her father’s eye, completing their pigeon pair.

   • (La hija es la niña de sus ojos, completando su par de palomas.)

5. Joined at the hip

6. The siblings are joined at the hip, just like a perfect pigeon pair.

   • (Los hermanos están unidos al codo, como un par de palomas perfecto.)

7. Like bread and butter

8. They were like bread and butter, creating a beautiful pigeon pair in their family.
   • (Eran como pan y mantequilla, creando un hermoso par de palomas en su familia.)

Etymology

The term "pigeon pair" likely originated in the early 20th century, drawing from the observation of pigeons, which are known for their monogamous behavior and frequently seen in male-female pairings. The use of "pigeon" in this context emphasizes the characteristic of a perfect, natural pairing.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Perfect pair - Complementary pair - Dynamic duo

Antonyms: - Odd couple - Mismatched pair - Single (in the context of family composition)