Phrase guide

city pigeon

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A feral pigeon living in an urban environment (Columba livia forma urbana).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Despite their lowly status, all city pigeons come from domestic pigeons, which were once popular as both pets and as messengers.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Any rock dove, regardless of ferality or place of residence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, informal, possibly, proscribed

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History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: urbaani kesykyyhky — urban feral pigeon
  • Spanish: paloma urbana — urban feral pigeon