Definitions for turtledove

turtledove tur·tle·dove

Spelling: [tur-tl-duhv]
IPA: /ˈtɜr tlˌdʌv/

Turtledove is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 348 anagrams from letters in turtledove (deelorttuv).

Definitions for turtledove

noun

  1. any of several small to medium-sized Old World doves of the genus Streptopelia, especially S. turtur, of Europe, having a long, graduated tail: noted for its soft, cooing call.
  2. mourning dove.
  3. a sweetheart or beloved mate.

Origin of turtledove

1250-1300; Middle English turtildove, equivalent to turtil turtle2 + dove dove1

Examples for turtledove

But Margaret, who like most loving women had no more sense of humour than a turtledove, took this very ill.

Another species, also said to be increasing in the country--the turtledove, was extremely abundant.

This instance will serve to show the uncompromising faith of the Manbo in omens, especially in that of the turtledove.

Thy cheeks are beautiful as the turtledove's, thy neck as jewels.

Hence, as he sallies forth to seek the site, he keeps his ear alert for the turtledove's2 prophetic cry.

The turtledove, though common in the south of England, is a migratory bird, and in these parts not a constant visitor.

Besides the turtledove there is no other bird that is the harbinger of good luck.

"I am going to finish this turtledove first, though," said Tabea gayly.

The cause or causes of the increase of the turtledove are not far to seek.

Word Value for turtledove
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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