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turtledove

 

[ หˆtษœr.tษ™lหŒdสŒv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The turtledove is a type of dove known for its gentle cooing and is often associated with love and fidelity. They are smaller than other doves, featuring a distinctive long tail and a soft, grayish-brown plumage. Turtledoves are migratory birds, commonly found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa, particularly in open woodlands and fields. Their melodious call, often likened to a soothing 'tur-tur,' has made them a symbol of peace and love in various cultures.

Synonyms

dove, pigeon

Examples of usage

  • The turtledove cooed softly in the trees.
  • Every spring, turtledoves return to the forest.
  • The couple chose turtledoves as their wedding symbol.
  • In the garden, turtledoves nested peacefully among the flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "turtledove" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรณrtola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฌเฅ‚เคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tรผrkentaube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merpati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะปะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ turkawka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒกใƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tourterelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณrtola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tahinci gรผvercini

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‘˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุญู…ุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrdliฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrdliฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‘้ธ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ turtel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fugl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ั‚ะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒแƒ—แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผrkรผn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรณrtola

Etymology

The term 'turtledove' dates back to the Old English word 'turtur,' which mimics the sound of the bird's cooing. This word, in turn, has roots in the Latin 'turtur' and the Greek 'turturos,' which denote the same bird. The turtledove has been celebrated throughout history, particularly in literature and art, symbolizing love and fidelity. In biblical references, the turtledove is often mentioned as a sacrifice and a symbol of purity. The connection to romantic love is particularly strong, as in the tradition of 'two turtledoves' representing a couple in love. Over centuries, this imagery has persisted in poetry, songs, and folklore, reinforcing its status as a symbol of enduring love.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,874, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.