wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

fancy domestic pigeon having blue-and-white plumage and heavily muffed feet

pigeon that executes backward somersaults in flight or on the ground

pigeon trained to return home

flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled