rock dove
a European pigeon, Columba livia, from which most domestic pigeons have been developed.
Origin of rock dove
1- Also called rock pigeon.
Words Nearby rock dove
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How to use rock dove in a sentence
All the fancy breeds now raised come from the common pigeon, which is descended from the wild rock pigeon or rock dove.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls | VariousThe Blue rock dove is the undoubted origin of all the different varieties of domestic pigeons.
But before me I saw a white rock-dove, and followed it gladly.
The Divine Adventure etc. (Works vol. 4) | Fiona MacleodThe people here call it the rock-dove, and from its snow-white plumage it forms a conspicuous object along the shores.
Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Vol. 2 (of 2) | John MacGillivrayThe rock-dove haunts deep caverns worn out of the cliffs, both inland and on the coast.
Birds in Flight | W. P. Pycraft
British Dictionary definitions for rock dove
a common dove, Columba livia, from which domestic and feral pigeons are descended. It has a pale grey plumage with black-striped wings
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