rock dove

/rɑk doʊv/
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Other forms: rock doves

Definitions of rock dove
  1. noun
    pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended
    synonyms: Columba livia, rock pigeon
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    type of:
    pigeon
    wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
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