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Meanings of carrier pigeon in English

Spanish
carrier pigeon
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1925 Mailplane series by Cutiss.

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carrier pigeon

A variety of domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) selectively bred to find its way home over extremely long distances.

Usage of carrier pigeon in English
1
Then in the folds of his cloak he took the carrier pigeon.
John of the Woods
2
The carrier pigeon preened itself comfortably on the edge of the washstand.
The Street of Seven Stars
3
This structure is evidently analogous with that described in the Bagadotten carrier pigeon.
The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication — Volume...
4
In the Highlands you'd be better off using a carrier pigeon.
The Guardian
5
As much as I believe the carrier pigeon has it.
The Redemption of David Corson
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A carrier pigeon perched on a tree with a message.
America's War for Humanity
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On John's shoulders roosted their carrier pigeon, and several kittens played about his legs.
John of the Woods
8
Lo, this carrier pigeon bore my message bidding him to come,-notfor my sake.
John of the Woods
9
The choices to hurry news on its way were horseback, sailing ship and carrier pigeon.
Wired
10
At the words she turned towards her husband like a carrier pigeon winging for home.
The Moccasin Maker
11
A carrier pigeon flies home, and so we say it "knows" the way.
The Analysis of Mind
12
Then McKay took the dead carrier pigeon from the cage and tossed it on the moss.
In Secret
13
Last time they practically used a carrier pigeon.
Driving Heat
14
Am I to expect a carrier pigeon on my window as an alternative method of payment?
The Irish Times
15
He laid his head upon the feathers of the carrier pigeon and shed some bitter tears.
John of the Woods
16
Though, we had to transfer burnt scrolls via carrier pigeon to get all the questions answered.
Wired
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