domestic pigeon

/dəˌmɛstɪk ˌpɪdʒən/

Other forms: domestic pigeons

Definitions of domestic pigeon

1. noun

   domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food
   types:

   fairy swallow

   fancy domestic pigeon having blue-and-white plumage and heavily muffed feet

   roller, tumbler, tumbler pigeon

   pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground

   homer, homing pigeon

   pigeon trained to return home

   carrier pigeon

   a homing pigeon used to carry messages

   type of:

   pigeon

   wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs