Stockdove

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A common European wild pigeon (Columba oenas).
  2. 2
    Any of various related species, such as the yellow-eyed pigeon (Columba eversmanni) or wood pigeon.

Synonyms

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stock pigeon

Etymology

From stock + dove, because once believed to be the stock of the domestic pigeon, or perhaps from its breeding in the stocks (trunks) of trees.

Related phrases

columba oenas

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