Meaning Of The Word Homing pigeon

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Homing pigeon Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Homing pigeon?

homing pigeon
countable noun: A homing pigeon is a pigeon that is trained to return to a particular place, especially in races with other pigeons.

homing pigeon in American English
any of a variety of pigeon trained to carry messages and to return to its home after traveling long distances
noun: any pigeon used to carry messages and equipped by training and breeding to fly home, sometimes from great distances

homing pigeon in British English
noun: any breed of pigeon developed for its homing instinct, used for carrying messages or for racing

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