SINCE 1828
turtledove
noun
tur·tle·dove
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Definition of turtledove
: any of several small, wild, African and Eurasian pigeons (genus Streptopelia and especially S. turtur) noted for plaintive cooing
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turtledove
noun
English Language Learners Definition of turtledove
: a type of bird that makes a soft pleasant sound
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turtledove
noun
tur·tle·dove
| \ ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌdəv
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Kids Definition of turtledove
: a small wild pigeon that has a low soft cry
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