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Pigeon

Any bird of the order Columbae, of which numerous species occur in nearly all parts of the world.

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Cushat 76% connected

The ringdove or wood pigeon.

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Dove 76% connected

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Pouter 76% connected

One who, or that which, pouts.

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Ringdove 76% connected

A European wild pigeon (Columba palumbus) having a white crescent on each side of the neck, whence the name. Called also wood pigeon, and cushat.

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Squab 76% connected

Fat; thick; plump; bulky.

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