Tur"tle*dove` (?), n. [See 1ts
Turtle.]
1. (Zoöl.) 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.
&fist; The South African turtledove (T. albiventris), and the
ashy turtledove of India (T. rubicolus), are similar to the European
species in their habits.
2. (Zoöl.) 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).
&fist; 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.
Tur"tle*dove` (?), n. [See 1ts
Turtle.]
1. (Zoöl.) 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.
&fist; The South African turtledove (T. albiventris), and the
ashy turtledove of India (T. rubicolus), are similar to the European
species in their habits.
2. (Zoöl.) 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).
&fist; 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.
