homing pigeon
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homing pigeon
noun homing pigeons
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A variety of domesticated rock pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances.
“What I mean is, just stick around and you'll probably find the thing.” “You think it will return?” “I do.” “Like a homing pigeon?” “That's the idea.”
Similar: carrier pigeon, homer, homer pigeon, messenger pigeon, racer, racing homer, racing pigeon
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noun domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct
| Español | paloma mensajera |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 伝書鳩 denshobato |
| Português | pombo-correio |
| Français | pigeon voyageur |
| Deutsch | Brieftaube, Reisetaube, Reisebrieftaube, Posttaube |
| Italiano | piccione viaggiatore |
| Русский | почто́вый го́лубь počtóvyj gólubʹ |
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