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ringdove

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ring·dove  (rngdv)
n.
1. An Old World pigeon (Streptopelia risoria) having black markings forming a half circle on the neck.
2. See wood pigeon.
ringdove [ˈrɪŋˌdʌv]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for wood pigeon
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) an Old World turtledove, Streptopelia risoria, having a greyish plumage with a black band around the neck
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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.ringdoveringdove - 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
Translations
ringdove [ˈrɪŋdʌv] N → paloma f torcaz


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