New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Rock dove — Rock Rock, n. [OF. roke, F. roche; cf. Armor. roc h, and AS. rocc.] 1. A large concreted mass of stony material; a large fixed stone or crag. See {Stone}. [1913 Webster] Come one, come all! this rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. Sir … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rock dove — rock′ dove n. orn a Eurasian pigeon, Columba livia, from which most domestic pigeons have been developed: feral populations now established throughout the world Also called rock pigeon Etymology: 1645–55 … From formal English to slang
rock dove — n. the European wild pigeon (Columba livia) from which most domestic varieties are derived: now widespread in most cities of the Northern Hemisphere … English World dictionary
rock dove — noun pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black striped wings from which most domestic species are descended • Syn: ↑rock pigeon, ↑Columba livia • Hypernyms: ↑pigeon • Member Holonyms: ↑Columba, ↑genus Columba * * * … Useful english dictionary
Rock Dove — uolinis karvelis statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas atitikmenys: lot. Columba livia angl. Rock Dove vok. Felsentaube ryšiai: sinonimas – naminis karvelis … Paukščių anatomijos terminai
rock dove — uolinis karvelis statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas atitikmenys: lot. Columba livia angl. rock dove vok. Felsentaube, f rus. сизый голубь, m pranc. pigeon biset, m ryšiai: platesnis terminas – tikrieji karveliai … Paukščių pavadinimų žodynas
rock dove — a European pigeon, Columba livia, from which most domestic pigeons have been developed. Also called rock pigeon. [1645 55] * * * … Universalium
rock dove — noun /rɒk dɔv/ A term used of the pigeon species Columba livia. Currently, term rock pigeon is preferred … Wiktionary
rock dove — type of bird, type of pigeon … English contemporary dictionary
rock dove — noun a mainly blue grey pigeon of coastal and inland cliffs, the ancestor of domestic and feral pigeons. [Columba livia.] … English new terms dictionary
