turtledove

noun
tur·​tle·​dove | \ ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌdəv How to pronounce turtledove (audio) \

Definition of turtledove

: any of several small, wild, African and Eurasian pigeons (genus Streptopelia and especially S. turtur) noted for plaintive cooing

Examples of turtledove in a Sentence

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Hello, turtledoves, and welcome back to another edition of This Week in Timothée Chalamet. Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "This Week in Timothée Chalamet," 21 Dec. 2018

First Known Use of turtledove

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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turtledove

noun

English Language Learners Definition of turtledove

: a type of bird that makes a soft pleasant sound

turtledove

noun
tur·​tle·​dove | \ ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌdəv How to pronounce turtledove (audio) \

Kids Definition of turtledove

: a small wild pigeon that has a low soft cry

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