資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Turtledove \Tur"tle*dove`\, n. [See 1ts {Turtle}.]
   1. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of pigeons
      belonging to {Turtur} and allied genera, native of various
      parts of the Old World; especially, the common European
      species ({Turtur vulgaris}), which is noted for its
      plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to
      its mate.

   Note: The South African turtledove ({T. albiventris}), and
         the ashy turtledove of India ({T. rubicolus}), are
         similar to the European species in their habits.

   2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of pigeons more or
      less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American
      mourning dove (see under {Dove}), and the Australian
      turtledove ({Stictopelia cuneata}).

   Note: The turtledove of the Scriptures is probably Turtur
         risorius, a species which is still plentiful in Egypt
         and other Eastern countries. It is closely allied to
         the European turtledove.