What is colombre?

"Colombe" is a French word that means "dove" in English. It is also the title of a short story written by Italian author Dino Buzzati. The story is about a sailor who travels across the sea and comes across a variety of sea creatures. The sailor becomes obsessed with capturing a mythical and elusive creature called the "colombre," a giant and powerful sea creature that has never been seen by any human before. The story explores themes of obsession, fear, and the unknowable nature of the world around us.