Associations to the word «Columbiformes»

Wiktionary

COLUMBIFORMES, proper noun. A taxonomic order within the subclass Neognathae   — the doves, the pigeons, and the extinct dodos.

Dictionary definition

COLUMBIFORMES, noun. Sand grouse; pigeons; doves; extinct dodos and solitaires.

Wise words

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