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carrier pigeon

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carrier pigeon
n.
1. A homing pigeon, especially one trained to carry messages.
2. Any of various large domestic pigeons having a prominent wattle.

carrier pigeon
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) any homing pigeon, esp one used for carrying messages
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Noun1.carrier pigeon - a homing pigeon used to carry messagescarrier pigeon - a homing pigeon used to carry messages
homing pigeon, homer - pigeon trained to return home
Translations
carrier pigeon npiccione m viaggiatore


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A carrier pigeon on a passage can achieve a high rate of speed, and Winn reefed again.
A carrier pigeon flies home, and so we say it "knows" the way.
 
 
 
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