| a European pigeon, Columba livia, from which most domestic pigeons have been developed. |
| rock dove n. A bird (Columba livia) native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia but widely distributed elsewhere, having variously colored plumage with iridescent markings on the neck. It is the common pigeon seen in cities and frequently domesticated. Also called rock pigeon. |
| rock pigeon n. See rock dove. |
