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mourning dove

 

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Noun mourning dove has 1 sense
  1. mourning dove, Zenaidura macroura - wild dove of the United States having a mournful call
    --1 is a kind of dove
    --1 is a member of Zenaidura, genus Zenaidura

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Mourning Dove

Definition:

The mourning dove is a medium-sized, slender dove characterized by its soft cooing sound and long, pointed tail. It is a widely recognized bird species found in North America.

Senses:

Noun - Bird Species

The mourning dove is a common bird species known for its mournful and soothing call.

Example sentence: The mourning dove perched on the branch and filled the air with its melodic cooing.

Noun - Grief or Sorrow

The term "mourning dove" can also refer to grief or sorrow experienced by individuals after a loss.

Example sentence: After the tragic accident, a sense of mourning dove enveloped the entire town.

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