词根词缀：columba-, columb-

【来源及含义】Latin: pigeon or dove

【相关描述】There are an estimated 300 pigeon and dove species of near passerine birds (mainly perching songbirds) in the order Columbiformes. The terms "dove" and "pigeon" are used interchangeably, although smaller species are more likely to be called doves.

【同源单词】Austrocolumbia, Columba, columbaceous, columbarian, columbarium, columbary