ringdove
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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.
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
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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Noun | 1. | ringdove - greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged turtledove - any of several Old World wild doves |
2. | ![]() pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs genus Columba, Columba - type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons |