squab; young pigeon
Refers to a young pigeon, especially one still in the nest or not yet fully fledged.
I found a young pigeon in the park.
pigeon meat
Only when written 仔鳩
Used in culinary contexts to refer to pigeon meat, often written as 仔鳩.
Roast squab is famous in French cuisine.
Standard kanji spelling for a young pigeon or squab.
Often used specifically for pigeon meat.
Compound of 子 (こ, 'child') and 鳩 (はと, 'pigeon'), with rendaku voicing of はと to ばと.