Definition of Mourning dove

(Zool.) a wild dove (Zenaidura macroura) found throughout the United States; - so named from its plaintive note. Called also Carolina dove. See Illust. under Dove.

See also: Mourning

Related Words

dove, genus Zenaidura, Zenaidura, Zenaidura macroura


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