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Definition of Turtur vulgaris

Turtur vulgaris
Turtledove Tur"tle*dove`, n. [See 1ts Turtle.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate. Note: The South African turtledove (T. albiventris), and the ashy turtledove of India (T. rubicolus), are similar to the European species in their habits. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata). Note: The turtledove of the Scriptures is probably Turtur risorius, a species which is still plentiful in Egypt and other Eastern countries. It is closely allied to the European turtledove.
Turtur vulgaris
Dove Dove, n. [OE. dove, duve, douve, AS. d?fe; akin to OS. d?ba, D. duif, OHG. t?ba, G. taube, Icel. d?fa, Sw. dufva, Dan. due, Goth. d?b?; perh. from the root of E. dive.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous. Note: The domestic dove, including the varieties called fantails, tumblers, carrier pigeons, etc., was derived from the rock pigeon (Columba livia) of Europe and Asia; the turtledove of Europe, celebrated for its sweet, plaintive note, is C. turtur or Turtur vulgaris; the ringdove, the largest of European species, is C. palumbus; the Carolina dove, or Mourning dove, is Zenaidura macroura; the sea dove is the little auk (Mergulus alle or Alle alle). See Turtledove, Ground dove, and Rock pigeon. The dove is a symbol of innocence, gentleness, and affection; also, in art and in the Scriptures, the typical symbol of the Holy Ghost.

Meaning of Turtur vulgaris from wikipedia

- wood-dove, Turtur chalcospilos (E) Black-billed wood-dove, Turtur abyssinicus (E) Blue-spotted wood-dove, Turtur afer (E) Tambourine dove, Turtur tympanistria...
- starling Sturnus vulgaris European stonechat Saxicola rubicola European storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus European turtle-dove Streptopelia turtur Ferruginous...
- semitorquata Emerald-spotted wood dove, Turtur chalcospilos Blue-spotted wood dove, Turtur afer Tambourine dove, Turtur tympanistria Namaqua dove, Oena capensis...
- Pterodroma leucoptera Blue petrel Halobaena caerulea Fairy prion Pachyptila turtur (A) Broad-billed prion Pachyptila vittata (A) Salvin's prion Pachyptila...
- collared-dove, Streptopelia decaocto (I) LC European turtle-dove, Streptopelia turtur (A) VU Gray-chested dove, Leptotila c****inii LC Gray-fronted quail-dove...
- pycrofti (A) Vanuatu petrel, Pterodroma occulta (A) Fairy prion, Pachyptila turtur (A) Slender-billed prion, Pachyptila belcheri Tahiti petrel, Pseudobulweria...
- Pterodroma pycrofti (A) Blue petrel, Halobaena caerulea Fairy prion, Pachyptila turtur Broad-billed prion, Pachyptila vittata Antarctic prion, Pachyptila desolata...
- Common wood-pigeon, Columba palumbus European turtle-dove, Streptopelia turtur (A) Eurasian collared-dove, Streptopelia decaocto (A) Order: Cuculiformes   Family:...
- Columba palumboides (E); near threatened European turtle dove Streptopelia turtur (V); vulnerable Oriental turtle dove Streptopelia orientalis Eurasian collared...
- Common wood-pigeon, Columba palumbus European turtle-dove, Streptopelia turtur Oriental turtle-dove, Streptopelia orientalis (A) Eurasian collared-dove...