wood pigeon
Also called ringdove. a European pigeon, Columba palumbus, having a whitish patch on each side of the neck.
Origin of wood pigeon
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How to use wood pigeon in a sentence
wood pigeon, pheasant, partridge, grouse, peacocks, hares, wild rabbits, and waterfowl are all dietary staples.
"I too-whoo should like to know if Tchack-tchack is coming," said the wood-pigeon.
Wood Magic | Richard Jefferies"Something must be done," said the wood-pigeon, as he flew off.
Wood Magic | Richard JefferiesThe wing of the wood-pigeon, as the bird perches, forms a defined curve against its body.
The Hills and the Vale | Richard JefferiesHe heard nothing, save some distant unintelligible sounds and the cooing of a wood-pigeon in an adjacent thicket.
The Imaginary Marriage | Henry St. John Cooper
A timid wood-pigeon often flew across from the pines and walked about the steps before the long-closed door.
Creatures of the Night | Alfred W. Rees
British Dictionary definitions for wood pigeon
a large Eurasian pigeon, Columba palumbus, having white patches on the wings and neck: Also called: ringdove, cushat
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