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wood pigeon

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wood pigeon
n.
A large pigeon (Columba palumbus) of Europe and Asia, having a white band on each wing. Also called ringdove.
wood pigeon
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large Eurasian pigeon, Columba palumbus, having white patches on the wings and neck Also called ringdove cushat
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Noun1.wood pigeonwood pigeon - Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck
Columba palumbus, cushat, ringdove
pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
genus Columba, Columba - type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons
Translations
wood pigeon n → colombaccio
wood pigeon n → colombaccio


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