rock dove

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rock dove

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rock dove

rock pigeon

(Animals) a common dove, Columba livia, from which domestic and feral pigeons are descended. It has a pale grey plumage with black-striped wings

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rock′ dove`

a Eurasian pigeon, Columba livia, from which most domestic pigeons have been developed: feral populations now established throughout the world.

Also called rock pigeon.

[1645–55]

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rock dove - pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended

Columba livia, rock pigeon

pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

genus Columba, Columba - type genus of the Columbidae: typical pigeons

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