ringdove

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged
  2. noun Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck

Etymology

From ring + dove.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Streptopelia risoria

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