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Noun: carrier pigeon  'ker-ee-ur 'pi-jun [N. Amer], 'ka-ree-ur 'pi-jun [Brit]
  1. A homing pigeon used to carry messages
    "During the war, carrier pigeons played a crucial role in communication"

Derived forms: carrier pigeons

Type of: homer, homing pigeon

Encyclopedia: Carrier pigeon