saltcat

saltcat
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌkat\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, probably from salt + cat
: a lump of salt; specifically : a mixture chiefly of salt, meal, and lime that is attractive to pigeons

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saltˈcat noun
A salt mixture given as a digestive to pigeons
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Main Entry:salt

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Saltcat — Salt cat , n. A mixture of salt, coarse meal, lime, etc., attractive to pigeons. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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