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wood pigeon
noun
- Also called ringdove. a European pigeon, Columba palumbus, having a whitish patch on each side of the neck.
wood pigeon
noun
- a large Eurasian pigeon, Columba palumbus, having white patches on the wings and neck Also calledringdovecushat
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Word History and Origins
Origin of wood pigeon1
First recorded in 1660–70
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Example Sentences
Wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge, grouse, peacocks, hares, wild rabbits, and waterfowl are all dietary staples.
From The Daily Beast
"I too-whoo should like to know if Tchack-tchack is coming," said the wood-pigeon.
From Project Gutenberg
"Something must be done," said the wood-pigeon, as he flew off.
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The wing of the wood-pigeon, as the bird perches, forms a defined curve against its body.
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He heard nothing, save some distant unintelligible sounds and the cooing of a wood-pigeon in an adjacent thicket.
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A timid wood-pigeon often flew across from the pines and walked about the steps before the long-closed door.
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