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Squab :: Squab (n.) A neatling of a pigeon or other similar bird, esp. when very fat and not fully fledged..

Barb :: Barb (n.) A blackish or dun variety of the pigeon, originally brought from Barbary..

Dragon :: Dragon (n.) A variety of carrier pigeon.

Bronzewing :: Bronzewing (n.) An Australian pigeon of the genus Phaps, of several species; -- so called from its bronze plumage..

Peristerite :: Peristerite (n.) A variety of albite, whitish and slightly iridescent like a pigeon's neck..

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

Fantail :: Fantail (n.) A variety of the domestic pigeon, so called from the shape of the tail..

Fan-tailed :: Fan-tailed (a.) Having an expanded, or fan-shaped, tail; as, the fan-tailed pigeon..

Trap :: Trap (n.) A wooden instrument shaped somewhat like a shoe, used in the game of trapball. It consists of a pivoted arm on one end of which is placed the ball to be thrown into the air by striking the other end. Also, a machine for throwing into the air glass balls, clay pigeons, etc., to be shot at..

Cropper :: Cropper (n.) A variety of pigeon with a large crop; a pouter.

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

Stocker :: Stockdove (n.) A common European wild pigeon (Columba aenas), so called because at one time believed to be the stock of the domestic pigeon, or, according to some, from its breeding in the stocks, or trunks, of trees..

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

Pigeonhole :: Pigeonhole (v. t.) To place in the pigeonhole of a case or cabinet; hence, to put away; to lay aside indefinitely; as, to pigeonhole a letter or a report..

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

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

Pigeon :: Pigeon (v. t.) To pluck; to fleece; to swindle by tricks in gambling.

Finnikin :: Finnikin (n.) A variety of pigeon, with a crest somewhat resembling the mane of a horse..

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

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..

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