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carrier pigeon
noun
: a type of pigeon that is trained to carry messages
Full Definition of CARRIER PIGEON
1
: a pigeon used to carry messages; especially : homing pigeon
2
: any of a breed of large long-bodied show pigeons
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First Known Use of CARRIER PIGEON
1647
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