moaning dove

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English

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Etymology

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Because of its repetitive call.

Noun

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moaning dove (plural moaning doves)

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

Translations

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common ground dove — see common ground dove
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