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Meaning Of Turtledove
n.
Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to
Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World;
especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is
noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to
its mate.
n.
Any one of several species of pigeons more or less
resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see
under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata).