turtledoves

tur·tle·dove

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-tl-duhv]
- /ˈtɜr tlˌdʌv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tur-tl-duhv]
- /ˈtɜr tlˌdʌv/

Definitions of turtledoves word

noun turtledoves 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. 1
noun turtledoves mourning dove. 1
noun turtledoves a sweetheart or beloved mate. 1

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Origin of turtledoves

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Turtledoves

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turtledoves popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

turtledoves usage trend in Literature

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