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streptopelia

/ˌstrɛp.təˈpiː.li.ə/

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noun

/ˌstrɛp.təˈpiː.li.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода птиц, широко известных как горлицы, принадлежащих к семейству голубиных.

A scientific genus name for a group of birds commonly known as turtledoves, belonging to the pigeon family.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of birds in the dove family, commonly known as turtledoves, characterized by their slender bodies and gentle cooing calls.

    ruГорлицы

    • The Streptopelia genus includes several species of turtledoves found across Europe and Asia.
    • A pair of Streptopelia built their nest in the old oak tree.
    • Ornithologists study the migratory patterns of Streptopelia turtur.

    Synonymsturtledove

Forms
  • streptopelias plural form
  • streptopelias' possessive plural form
  • streptopelia's possessive singular form