collared dove

English

Etymology

From the fact that the species is a dove with a black collar around its neck.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌkɒ.ləd ˈdʌv/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˌkɑ.lɚd ˈdʌv/
  • Hyphenation: col‧lared‧dove

Noun

collared dove (plural collared doves)

  1. A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

Usage notes

  • Many birds of other species in genus Streptopelia have names that include collared dove.

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