Note: The South African turtledove (T. albiventris), and the ashy turtledove of India (T. rubicolus), are similar to the European species in their habits.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata).
Note: The turtledove of the Scriptures is probably Turtur risorius, a species which is still plentiful in Egypt and other Eastern countries. It is closely allied to the European turtledove.
TURTLE-FOOTED
Tur"tle-foot`ed, a.
Defn: Slow-footed. [R.] "Turtle-footed Peace." Ford.
TURTLEHEAD
Tur"tle*head`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: An American perennial herb (Chelone glabra) having white flowers shaped like the head of a turtle. Called also snakehead, shell flower, and balmony.
TURTLE PEG
Tur"tle peg.
Defn: A sharp steel spear attached to a cord, used in taking sea turtles. — Turtle pegging.