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Coo :: Coo (v. i.) To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves..

Cot :: Cot (n.) A pen, coop, or like shelter for small domestic animals, as for sheep or pigeons; a cote..

Trumpeter :: Trumpeter (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon.

Cropper :: Cropper (n.) A variety of pigeon with a large crop; a pouter.

Bronzewing :: Bronzewing (n.) An Australian pigeon of the genus Phaps, of several species; -- so called from its bronze plumage..

Dragoon :: Dragoon (n.) A variety of pigeon.

Peristerite :: Peristerite (n.) A variety of albite, whitish and slightly iridescent like a pigeon's neck..

Shaker :: Shaker (n.) A variety of pigeon.

Pouter :: Pouter (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for the extent to which it is able to dilate its throat and breast.

Stale :: Stale (v. t.) Something set, or offered to view, as an allurement to draw others to any place or purpose; a decoy; a stool pigeon..

Trap :: Trap (n.) A wooden instrument shaped somewhat like a shoe, used in the game of trapball. It consists of a pivoted arm on one end of which is placed the ball to be thrown into the air by striking the other end. Also, a machine for throwing into the air glass balls, clay pigeons, etc., to be shot at..

Pigeonhole :: Pigeonhole (v. t.) To place in the pigeonhole of a case or cabinet; hence, to put away; to lay aside indefinitely; as, to pigeonhole a letter or a report..

Jacobin :: "Jacobin (n.) A fancy pigeon, in which the feathers of the neck form a hood, -- whence the name. The wings and tail are long, and the beak moderately short..

Benting Time :: Benting time () The season when pigeons are said to feed on bents, before peas are ripe..

Homing :: Homing (a.) Home-returning; -- used specifically of carrier pigeons.

Turtledove :: Turtledove (n.) 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..

Columbarium :: Columbarium (n.) A dovecote or pigeon house.

Baldhead :: Baldhead (n.) A white-headed variety of pigeon.

Escritoire :: Escritoire (n.) A piece of furniture used as a writing table, commonly with drawers, pigeonholes, and the like; a secretary or writing desk..

Columbae :: Columbae (n. pl.) An order of birds, including the pigeons..

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