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hom·ing pigeon (h

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A pigeon trained to return to its home roost.

homing pigeon

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any breed of pigeon developed for its homing instinct, used for carrying messages or for racing Also called homer

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Noun

homing pigeon - pigeon trained to return home

homer

domestic pigeon - domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food

carrier pigeon - a homing pigeon used to carry messages

Translations

homing pigeon

n → Brieftaube f

homing pigeon n → piccione m viaggiatore

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homing pigeon (redirected from Homing pigeons)

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