carrier pigeon
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carrier pigeon

noun

Definition of CARRIER PIGEON

1
: a pigeon used to carry messages; especially : homing pigeon
2
: any of a breed of large long-bodied show pigeons

First Known Use of CARRIER PIGEON

1647

Rhymes with CARRIER PIGEON

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