Columba

Dictionary: Co·lum·ba (kə-lŭm'bə) pronunciation

n.
A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Caelum and Puppis. Also called Dove.

[Latin columba, dove.]

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum
Synonym: Dove

Meaning #2: type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons
Synonym: genus Columba

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