English Explanatory Dictionary

homing pigeon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A variety of domesticated rock pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-homing pigeon.wav

Word forms

homing pigeon homing pigeons

Synonyms

carrier pigeon homer homer pigeon messenger pigeon racer racing homer racing pigeon

Related words

pigeon pigeon band pigeon breeder pigeon breeding pigeon clock pigeon fancier pigeon fancy pigeon loft pigeon post pigeon race pigeon racing pigeon ring pigeon sport pigeon tower
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