TERMIUM Plus®

From: Translation Bureau

On social media

Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.

ROSE COMB [3 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Poultry Production
CONT

This ancient breed was brought to England by the Romans. It is a heavy bird with a large, square frame, single or rose comb, and fifth toe. The American Poultry Association recognizes Silver-Gray, Colored, Red, and White Dorkings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des volailles
CONT

On prétend même, à ce propos, que la poule Dorking argentée, dont le plumage est très caractéristique, serait notre poule gauloise transportée [...]

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2003-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Poultry Production
OBS

These birds are the largest and heaviest of the Mediterranean fowl. They are accepted in the APA's Standard in Black, Buff and White, and the Blacks and Whites come in both rose and single comb varieties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des volailles
OBS

On dit que c'est au 18ème siècle que les Anglais introduisirent chez eux une volaille noire en provenance de l'Ile de Minorque. Elle fut également dénommée "Espagnole à face rouge", mais seul le nom de Minorque a persisté et elle est connue sous ce nom dans le monde entier.

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 1989-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
DEF

A disorder of mushrooms in which the caps are much distorted and is prob. caused by chemical irritants (as oily sprays or heater fumes).

CONT

Reduced sporophore production and rise to distorted gill development(rose comb) resulted from exposure to diesel fumes.

OBS

Context extracted from the PASCAL data base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
OBS

lamelle. Chacune des membranes rayonnantes qui portent l'hyménium sporifère des champignons, au-dessous du chapeau.

Spanish

Save record 3

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)

Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: