mourning dove

/ˌmɔrnɪŋ ˈdʌv/
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Other forms: mourning doves

Definitions of mourning dove
  1. noun
    wild dove of the United States having a mournful call
    synonyms: Zenaidura macroura
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    type of:
    dove
    any of numerous small pigeons
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