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 Definitions of carrier pigeon  [ˈkær i ər]  

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Definition of 'carrier pigeon' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) carrier pigeon
one of a breed of domestic pigeons having a large wattle.

2.  carrier pigeon
a homing pigeon.

Etymology:  (1640–50)

Definition of 'carrier pigeon' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) carrier pigeon
a homing pigeon used to carry messages

'carrier pigeon' - Nearby Entries  

carrier  carrier bag  carrier electrophoresis  carrier pigeon  carrier wave  carrion crow  carrion flower  



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