Phrase guide

domestic pigeon

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A domesticated rock dove (sp. Columba livia).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • My brother's hobby is raising domestic pigeons, some for show, and others as messengers.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pigeon

Narrower terms: fairy swallow, roller, tumbler, tumbler pigeon, homing pigeon, homer

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: gołąb domowy — domestic rock dove