turtledove

/tur-tl-duhv/US // ˈtɜr tlˌdʌv //UK // (ˈtɜːtəlˌdʌv) //

斑鸠,鸠占鹊巢,鸤鸠,鸠摩罗什

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : any of several small to medium-sized Old World doves of the genus Streptopelia, especially S. turtur, of Europe, having a long, graduated tail: noted for its soft, cooing call.
- : mourning dove.
- : a sweetheart or beloved mate.

Another species, also said to be increasing in the country--the turtledove, was extremely abundant.
Hence, as he sallies forth to seek the site, he keeps his ear alert for the turtledove's2 prophetic cry.
This instance will serve to show the uncompromising faith of the Manbo in omens, especially in that of the turtledove.
"I am going to finish this turtledove first, though," said Tabea gayly.
The cause or causes of the increase of the turtledove are not far to seek.