Meaning of the word "wood pigeon" in English
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wood pigeon
US /ˈwʊd ˌpɪdʒ.ɪn/
UK /ˈwʊd ˌpɪdʒ.ɪn/
Noun
1.
a large, common European pigeon (Columba palumbus) with a white patch on the side of its neck and white bars on its wings, typically found in woodlands and parks.
Example:
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A wood pigeon cooed softly from the oak tree.
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We often see wood pigeons foraging in our garden.
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