TURTLEDOVE


Meaning of TURTLEDOVE in English

n.

Pronunciation: - ˌ d ə v

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

: any of several small wild pigeons (genus Streptopelia and especially S. turtur ) noted for plaintive cooing

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