turtledove

/ˌtʌrdl doʊv/

/ˈtʌtəldəv/

Other forms: turtledoves

Definitions of turtledove

1. noun

   small Australian dove
   synonyms: Australian turtledove, Stictopelia cuneata

   type of:

   dove

   any of numerous small pigeons
2. noun

   any of several Old World wild doves
   types:

   Streptopelia turtur

   the common European wild dove noted for its plaintive cooing

   Streptopelia risoria, ringdove

   greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged

   type of:

   dove

   any of numerous small pigeons