Ringdove (Noun)
Meaning 1
Greyish Old World turtledove with a black band around the neck; often caged.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ringdove perched quietly in its cage, its grey feathers a gentle contrast to the vibrant colors of the surrounding flowers.
- In the garden, a ringdove cooed softly, its mournful call a familiar sound to the residents of the old house.
- The ringdove's black neck band glistened in the sunlight as it pecked at the seeds scattered on the ground.
- As a child, she had kept a ringdove as a pet, marveling at its gentle nature and soothing song.
- The ringdove's wings fluttered rapidly as it took flight, its grey form disappearing into the trees with a soft rustle of leaves.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Eurasian pigeon with white patches on wings and neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.