wood pigeon

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

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood pigeon¹

First recorded in 1660–70