Word
Turtledove
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
tur-tle-dove
Definition
- 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).
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