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Peristeromorphous :: Peristeromorphous (a.) Like or pertaining to the pigeons or Columbae.

Grainer :: Grainer (n.) An infusion of pigeon's dung used by tanners to neutralize the effects of lime and give flexibility to skins; -- called also grains and bate.

Capuchin :: Capuchin (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon having a hoodlike tuft of feathers on the head and sides of the neck.

Squab :: Squab (a.) Unfledged; unfeathered; as, a squab pigeon..

Cot :: Cot (n.) A pen, coop, or like shelter for small domestic animals, as for sheep or pigeons; a cote..

Benting Time :: Benting time () The season when pigeons are said to feed on bents, before peas are ripe..

Turtledove :: Turtledove (n.) 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..

Baldhead :: Baldhead (n.) A white-headed variety of pigeon.

Coo :: Coo (v. i.) To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves..

Dovecote :: Dovecote (n.) A small house or box, raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments, in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house..

Pouter :: Pouter (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for the extent to which it is able to dilate its throat and breast.

Homing :: Homing (a.) Home-returning; -- used specifically of carrier pigeons.

Pigeonfoot :: Pigeonfoot (n.) The dove's-foot geranium (Geranium molle).

Peristeropodous :: Peristeropodous (a.) Having pigeonlike feet; -- said of those gallinaceous birds that rest on all four toes, as the curassows and megapods..

Tumbler :: Tumbler (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon remarkable for its habit of tumbling, or turning somersaults, during its flight..

Goura :: Goura (n.) One of several species of large, crested ground pigeons of the genus Goura, inhabiting New Guinea and adjacent islands. The Queen Victoria pigeon (Goura Victoria) and the crowned pigeon (G. coronata) are among the beat known species..

Shaker :: Shaker (n.) A variety of pigeon.

Turbit :: Turbit (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, remarkable for its short beak..

Owl :: Owl (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon.

Pigeon-livered :: Pigeon-livered (a.) Pigeon-hearted.

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