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ringdove

/ˈrɪŋ.dʌv/

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noun

/ˈrɪŋ.dʌv/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сероватую горлицу Старого Света с черной полосой на шее, часто содержащуюся в неволе, или евразийского голубя с белыми пятнами на крыльях и шее.

A noun referring to a greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck, often kept in captivity, or a Eurasian pigeon with white patches on its wings and neck.

  1. Collared DoveB2formal

    A greyish Old World turtledove characterized by a distinctive black band around its neck, often kept in captivity.

    ruКольчатая горлица

    • The ringdove cooed softly from its cage in the corner.
    • We spotted a ringdove with its characteristic black neck band in the garden.
    • Ringdoves are popular among bird enthusiasts for their gentle nature.
  2. Wood PigeonB2formalbritish

    A Eurasian pigeon species that has white patches on its wings and neck.

    ruВяхирь

    • A ringdove landed on the rooftop, showing off its white wing patches.
    • The ringdove's white neck markings make it easy to identify.
    • We heard the distinctive call of a ringdove in the woodland.

    Synonymscushatwood pigeon

Forms
  • ringdoves plural form
  • ringdoves' possessive plural form
  • ringdove's possessive singular form