moaning dove

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Because of its repetitive call.

Noun[edit]

moaning dove (plural moaning doves)

  1. (Southern US) A common ground dove (Columbina passerina).
    Synonym: tobacco dove

Translations[edit]

common ground dove — see common ground dove
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