ringdove

/ˈrɪŋˌdʌv/
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Other forms: ringdoves

Definitions of ringdove
  1. noun
    greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged
    synonyms: Streptopelia risoria
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    type of:
    turtledove
    any of several Old World wild doves
  2. noun
    Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck
    synonyms: Columba palumbus, cushat, wood pigeon
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    type of:
    pigeon
    wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
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