Pale grey Eurasian pigeon having black-striped wings from which most domestic species are descended.
1All the fancy breeds now raised come from the common pigeon, which is descended from the wild rock pigeon or rock dove.
2Two rock doves awakened by the sound of our approach flew off in terror.
3Here the favourite is a particularly dynamic pose behind an elegant flock of rock doves.
4Red chickens strutted through the streets, while white rock doves swirled like snow over the gardens at every manor.
Translations for rock dove