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Ruff :: Ruff (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, having a ruff of its neck..

Gemitores :: Gemitores (n. pl.) A division of birds including the true pigeons.

Stocker :: Stockdove (n.) A common European wild pigeon (Columba aenas), so called because at one time believed to be the stock of the domestic pigeon, or, according to some, from its breeding in the stocks, or trunks, of trees..

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..

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..

Sassorolla :: Sassorolla (n.) The rock pigeon. See under Pigeon.

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..

Pigeon-hearted :: Pigeon-hearted (a.) Timid; easily frightened; chicken-hearted.

Dovecote :: Dovecote (n.) A small house or box, raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments, in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house..

Pigeonfoot :: Pigeonfoot (n.) The dove's-foot geranium (Geranium molle).

Pigeonhole :: Pigeonhole (n.) A small compartment in a desk or case for the keeping of letters, documents, etc.; -- so called from the resemblance of a row of them to the compartments in a dovecote..

Sea Turtle :: Sea turtle () The sea pigeon, or guillemot..

Turbit :: Turbit (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, remarkable for its short beak..

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

Pigeonry :: Pigeonry (n.) A place for pigeons; a dovecote.

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

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

Spot :: Spot (n.) A variety of the common domestic pigeon, so called from a spot on its head just above its beak..

Saltcat :: Saltcat (n.) A mixture of salt, coarse meal, lime, etc., attractive to pigeons..

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

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