carrier pigeon


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carrier pigeon

n.
1. A homing pigeon, especially one trained to carry messages.
2. Any of various breeds of large domestic pigeons having prominent wattles around the beak.
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carrier pigeon

n
(Breeds) any homing pigeon, esp one used for carrying messages
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car′rier pig`eon


n.
1. one of a breed of domestic pigeons having a large wattle.
2. a homing pigeon.
[1640–50]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.carrier pigeon - a homing pigeon used to carry messagescarrier pigeon - a homing pigeon used to carry messages
homing pigeon, homer - pigeon trained to return home
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Translations

carrier pigeon

n → piccione m viaggiatore
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