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passenger pigeon
noun
- an extinct pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius, once found in great numbers in North America, noted for its sustained migratory flights.
passenger pigeon
noun
- a gregarious North American pigeon, Ectopistes migratorius: became extinct at the beginning of the 20th century
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Word History and Origins
Origin of passenger pigeon1
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
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Example Sentences
The American passenger pigeon, once very abundant in the Middle West, is now extinct.
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The cougar is well-known to frequent the great roosts of the passenger-pigeon, and is fond of the flesh of these birds.
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The Wild or Passenger Pigeon, once so abundant in this county, was found in flocks throughout the year.
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Notwithstanding the disparity in size and color, he has certain peculiarities that remind one of the Passenger-pigeon.
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Now, only the Passenger Pigeon is included in this genus, while formerly the Zenaidura carolinensis auct.
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