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homing pigeon

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hom·ing pigeon (hmng)
n.
A pigeon trained to return to its home roost.
homing pigeon
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any breed of pigeon developed for its homing instinct, used for carrying messages or for racing Also called homer
hom′ing pi`geon
n.
a pigeon trained to carry messages and return home.
[1885–90]
Thesaurus Legend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.homing pigeon - pigeon trained to return homehoming 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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