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ringneck dove

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A domesticated dove with an unclear taxonomic classification, often treated as its own species as, Streptopelia risoria. Other sources place it in a subspecies of either Streptopelia decaocto (Eurasian collared dove), or Streptopelia roseogrisea (African collared dove).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ring dove, ring-necked turtle dove, ringed turtle dove, Barbary dove

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Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: lachduif — Streptopelia risoria
  • Esperanto: Afrika turto — Streptopelia risoria
  • Esperanto: hejmturto — Streptopelia risoria
  • Finnish: barbaarikyyhky — Streptopelia risoria
  • French: tourterelle rieuse — Streptopelia risoria
  • French: tourterelle domestique — Streptopelia risoria
  • German: Lachtaube — Streptopelia risoria
  • Irish: colm coille — Streptopelia risoria
  • Norwegian: latterdue — Streptopelia risoria
  • Volapük: smilapijun — Streptopelia risoria