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Definition of Turtledove

1. Noun. Small Australian dove.

Definition of Turtledove

1. n. Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate.

Definition of Turtledove

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of turtle dove) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Turtledove

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Medical Definition of Turtledove

1. 1. Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate. The South African turtledove (T. Albiventris), and the ashy turtledove of India (T. Rubicolus), are similar to the European species in their habits. 2. Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata). The turtledove of the Scriptures is probably Turtur risorius, a species which is still plentiful in Egypt and other Eastern countries. It is closely allied to the European turtledove. See: 1ts Turtle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Turtledove

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Biblical Antiquities: A Description of the Exhibit at the Cotton States by Cyrus Adler, Immanuel Moses Casanowicz (1898)
"The turtledove and the dove or pigeon (Hebrew, Yonah) are very frequently ... The turtledove is noted for the regularity of its migration:9 "And the turtle ..."

2. Echoes from East and West: To which are Added Stray Notes of Mine Own by Roby Datta (1909)
"FLEW my turtledove away. Is it she I listen to ? ... Wax thy sorrows day by day, Ever I my loss should rue: Flew my turtledove away. ..."

3. Provincial Names and Folk Lore of British Birds by Charles Swainson (1885)
"They say " that once upon a time, just at that season, the turtledove engaged the cuckoo to get in his hay. Unfortunately, whilst passing through a gate the ..."

4. The Folk Lore and Provincial Names of British Birds by Charles Swainson (1886)
"They say " that once upon a time, just at that season, the turtledove engaged the cuckoo to get in his hay. Unfortunately, whilst passing through a gate the ..."

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