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Definition of "turtle-dove" [turtle-dove]

  • Alternative spelling of turtle dove. (noun)

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Use "turtle-dove" in a sentence
  • "Response: This is a dusky turtle-dove, Streptopelia lugens."
  • "Two endemic subspecies of note are the black parrot (Coracopsis nigra barklyi) and Seychelles turtle-dove (Streptopelia picturata rostrata)."
  • "And the turtle-dove reneweth all as oft as moaneth she:"