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Definition: Turtur albiventris
Turtledove
\Tur"tle*dove`\, n. [See 1ts
Turtle.]
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1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pigeons
belonging to
Turtur and allied genera, native of various
parts of the Old World; especially, the common European
species (
Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its
plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to
its mate.
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Note: The South African turtledove (
Turtur albiventris),
and the ashy turtledove of India (
Turtur rubicolus),
are similar to the European species in their habits.
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2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of pigeons more or
less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American
mourning dove (see under
Dove), and the Australian
turtledove (
Stictopelia cuneata).
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Note: The turtledove of the Scriptures is probably Turtur
risorius, a species which is still plentiful in Egypt
and other Eastern countries. It is closely allied to
the European turtledove.
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