turtledove
noun
tur·tle·dove ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌdəv 
: any of several small, wild, African and Eurasian pigeons (genus Streptopelia and especially S. turtur) noted for plaintive cooing
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Hello, turtledoves, and welcome back to another edition of This Week in Timothée Chalamet. 
Cady Drell, Marie Claire, 21 Dec. 2018
Cady Drell, Marie Claire, 21 Dec. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Middle English turtul douve, turtill dowfe "the dove Streptopelia turtur," from turtul, turtill turtle entry 3 + douve, dowfe dove entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
turtledove
noun
tur·tle·dove ˈtər-tᵊl-ˌdəv
: a small wild pigeon that has a low soft cry
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