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wood pigeon

 
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n.
A large pigeon (Columba palumbus) of Europe and Asia, having a white band on each wing. Also called ringdove.


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A large gray pigeon with a red breast and a white collar. Called also ring-dove, Columba palumbus.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck
  Synonyms: ringdove, cushat, Columba palumbus


 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
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