turtledove
Translation
turtledove
Examples
A pair of turtledoves sat on the branch.
A pair of turtledoves sat on the branch.
Turtledoves are symbols of love.
Turtledoves are symbols of love.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((turtledove)). A pair of turtledoves sat on the branch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dove, pigeon
Etymology
From 'turtle' (from Latin 'turtur', an onomatopoeic word for the bird's coo) + 'dove'. Unrelated to the reptile 'turtle'.
Memory Tips
It's a type of 'dove' whose call sounds like 'tur-tur'. Not related to the reptile turtle.