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turtledove
A turtledove is a type of pigeon known for cooing and making a soft purring sound. (noun)
An example of a turtledove is the bird in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas."
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See turtledove in Webster's New World College Dictionary
See turtledove in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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