rock dove

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rock′ dove′, 

1. Birds a European pigeon, Columba livia, from which most domestic pigeons have been developed. Also called rock pigeon. 

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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

rock dove, rock pigeon noun

1. a common dove, Columba livia, from which domestic and feral pigeons are descended. It has a pale grey plumage with black-striped wings