English Explanatory Dictionary

quail-dove

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several species of bird in the genera Geotrygon and Starnoenas of the pigeon family found in the Americas.

Pronunciation

/ˈkweɪldʌv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-quail-dove.wav

Word forms

quail-dove quail-doves quail dove

Etymology

From quail + dove.

Derived words

blue-headed quail-dove bridled quail-dove buff-fronted quail-dove Chiriquí quail-dove crested quail-dove grey-fronted quail-dove indigo-crowned quail-dove Key West quail-dove lined quail-dove olive-backed quail-dove purplish-backed quail-dove ruddy quail-dove russet-crowned quail-dove sapphire quail-dove Tuxtla quail-dove violaceous quail-dove white-faced quail-dove white-fronted quail-dove white-throated quail-dove
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