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单词 moaning dove
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Definition of moaning dove in English:

moaning dove

noun ˌməʊnɪŋ ˈdʌv
Southern, Regional, US
  • 1The common ground dove, Columbina passerina, a very small greyish dove found from the southern United States to Brazil.

  • 2The mourning dove, Zenaida macroura. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette. Perhaps alteration of mourning dove, after moaning, arising from U.S. regional (southern) pronunciation of mourning, or perhaps independently from moaning + dove, with reference to the bird's call.

Definition of moaning dove in US English:

moaning dove

nounˌməʊnɪŋ ˈdʌv
Southern, Regional, US
  • 1The common ground dove, Columbina passerina, a very small greyish dove found from the southern United States to Brazil.

  • 2The mourning dove, Zenaida macroura. rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Janesville (Wisconsin) Daily Gazette. Perhaps alteration of mourning dove, after moaning, arising from U.S. regional (southern) pronunciation of mourning, or perhaps independently from moaning + dove, with reference to the bird's call.

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