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columba livia

 

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Noun columba livia has 1 sense
  1. rock dove, rock pigeon, Columba livia - pale gray Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended
    --1 is a kind of pigeon
    --1 is a member of Columba, genus Columba

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Columba Livia

Definition:

Columba livia refers to the scientific name for the common pigeon, which is a species of bird within the Columbidae family. It is found worldwide, particularly in urban environments.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A small to medium-sized bird belonging to the Columbidae family, commonly known as the pigeon.

Example sentence: The columba livia is easily identifiable by its distinctive cooing sound.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of pigeons.

Example sentence: The columba livia population in the city has been steadily increasing.

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