rock pigeon

noun

1. rock dove.

rock pigeon

noun

1. See rock dove
   another name for rock dove

Word History and Origins

Origin of rock pigeon¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

The latter, in this respect, bears much the same relation to the former as a blue-rock pigeon does to a fancy type.

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The unions of the rock-pigeon and the ring-pigeon appear to be equally barren of result.

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In these respects there is an approach in form to the common rock-pigeon.

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A very fine rock-pigeon from the Shetland Islands weighed only 14 oz.

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The eyelids in one specimen were nearly twice as long as those of the rock-pigeon.

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