Definition of turtledove
: any of several small, wild, African and Eurasian pigeons (genus Streptopelia and especially S. turtur) noted for plaintive cooing
From the M-W Editors
14th Century
First Known Use of turtledove
14th century
TURTLEDOVE Defined for English Language Learners
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: a type of bird that makes a soft pleasant sound
TURTLEDOVE Defined for Kids
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: a small wild pigeon that has a low soft cry
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