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Ringdove

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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Pigeon 76% connected

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

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Turtledove 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common Europe…

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Cushat 92% connected

The ringdove or wood pigeon.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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