Saltcat

Saltcat
Saltcat Salt"cat`, n. A mixture of salt, coarse meal, lime, etc., attractive to pigeons. [1913 Webster]

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  • 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 * * * saltˈcat noun A salt mixture given as a digestive to pigeons …   Useful english dictionary

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