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Noun
1. carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
Wikipedia definition
2. Homing pigeonThe homing pigeon is a variety of domestic pigeon derived from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) selectively bred to find its way home over extremely long distances. The wild rock pigeon has an innate homing ability, meaning that it will generally return to its own nest and its own mate. This made it relatively easy to breed from the birds that repeatedly found their way home over long distances.
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Other forms
伝書バト 【でんしょバト】

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