collared dove

/ˌkɑ.lɚd ˈdʌv/

UK: /ˌkɒ.ləd ˈdʌv/

kɑ · LɚD DɅV (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A bird of the species Streptopelia decaocto.

Etymology

From the fact that the species is a dove with a black collar around its neck.