TURTLEDOVE

turtledove

(noun) any of several Old World wild doves

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Noun

turtledove (plural turtledoves)

Alternative spelling of turtle dove

Source: Wiktionary

Tur"tle*dove`, n. Etym: [See 1ts Turtle.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate.

Note: The South African turtledove (T. albiventris), and the ashy turtledove of India (T. rubicolus), are similar to the European species in their habits.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata).

Note: The turtledove of the Scriptures is probably Turtur risorius, a species which is still plentiful in Egypt and other Eastern countries. It is closely allied to the European turtledove.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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