ringdove

ring·dove

or ring dove  (rĭng′dŭv′)

n.

1. A domestic pigeon (Streptopelia risoria) having black markings that form a half circle on the neck. Also called ringed turtle dove, ringneck dove.

2. See wood pigeon.

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ringdove

(ˈrɪŋˌdʌv)

n

1. (Animals) another name for wood pigeon

2. (Animals) an Old World turtledove, Streptopelia risoria, having a greyish plumage with a black band around the neck

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ring′dove`

or ring′ dove`,

n.

1. Also called ringed′ tur′tle dove`.a small domestic dove, Streptopelia risoria, having a black half ring around the nape of the neck.

2. wood pigeon.

[1530–40]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ringdove - greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged Streptopelia risoria turtledove - any of several Old World wild doves
	2.	ringdove - Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck Columba palumbus, cushat, wood pigeon pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs genus Columba, Columba - type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons

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Translations

ringdove

[ˈrɪŋdʌv] N → paloma f torcaz

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