ground dove

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ground duhv]
- /graʊnd dʌv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ground duhv]
- /graʊnd dʌv/

Definition of ground dove words

noun ground dove any of several small terrestrial doves of the warmer parts of the Americas, especially Columbina passerina. 1

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Origin of ground dove

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1720-30

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Parts of speech for Ground dove

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ground dove popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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