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wood pigeon

American  

noun

  1. Also called ringdove.  a European pigeon, Columba palumbus, having a whitish patch on each side of the neck.

  2. band-tailed pigeon.

wood pigeon British  

noun

  1. Also called: ringdove.   cushat.  a large Eurasian pigeon, Columba palumbus, having white patches on the wings and neck

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Etymology

Origin of wood pigeon

First recorded in 1660–70

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