English Explanatory Dictionary

collared dove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒ.ləd ˈdʌv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-collared dove.wav /ˌkɑ.lɚd ˈdʌv/

Word forms

collared dove collared doves

Etymology

From the fact that the species is a dove with a black collar around its neck.

Synonyms

Eurasian collared dove

Derived words

mourning collared dove
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