Turtledove Definition
tʉrt'lduv
turtledoves
noun
turtledoves
Any of several Old World wild doves (esp. genus Streptopelia) noted for their plaintive cooing and the affection that the mates are traditionally thought of as showing toward each other.
Webster's New World
A small, slender dove (Streptopelia turtur) of Eurasia and Africa, having a white-edged tail and a soft purring voice.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
Any of several other doves of the genus Streptopelia.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Australian turtledove
- Stictopelia cuneata
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