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turtledove
noun tur·tle·dove \-ˌdəv\
: a type of bird that makes a soft pleasant sound
Full Definition of TURTLEDOVE
: any of several small wild pigeons (genus Streptopelia and especially S. turtur) noted for plaintive cooing
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First Known Use of TURTLEDOVE
14th century
Rhymes with TURTLEDOVE
afoul of, ahead of, all kinds of, all sorts of, because of, become of, boxing glove, by dint of, by means of, by way of, courtly love, dispose of, get wind of, hand in glove, have none of, in back of, in case of, in front of, in lieu of, in place of, inside of, in spite of, in terms of, in view of, ladylove, light-o'-love, make fun of, make light of, make much of, make sport of, make use of, mourning dove, on pain of, on top of, outside of, puppy love, unheard-of, well-thought-of
TURTLEDOVE Defined for Kids
turtledove
noun tur·tle·dove \ˈtər-təl-ˌdəv\
Definition of TURTLEDOVE for Kids
: a small wild pigeon that has a low soft cry
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