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dove vs mourning dove

mourning dove vs dove

dove and mourning dove both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dove Yes No No No
mourning dove Yes No No No
As nouns, mourning dove is a hyponym of dove; that is, mourning dove is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dove:
  • dove: any of numerous small pigeons
  • mourning dove: wild dove of the United States having a mournful call
dove (noun) mourning dove (noun)
any of numerous small pigeons wild dove of the United States having a mournful call
an emblem of peace
flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled
someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations
Difference between dove and mourning dove

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