turtle dove

Noun

Meaning

turtle dove (plural turtle doves)

Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

turtle-dove (plural turtle-doves)

Alternative spelling of turtle dove

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

turtle-dove

Synonyms

turtledove mourning dove European turtle dove

Close letter words and terms

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