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carrier pigeon

 
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–noun
1. one of a breed of domestic pigeons having a large wattle around the base of the beak.
2. a homing pigeon trained to carry messages.
Origin:
1640–50
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carrier pigeon  
n.  

  1. A homing pigeon, especially one trained to carry messages.

  2. Any of various large domestic pigeons having a prominent wattle.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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