balodis

== Latvian == === Etymology === Cognate with Lithuanian balandis. === Noun === balodis m (2nd declension) pigeon, dove (various birds of the family Columbidae, especially Columba livia) meža, mājas balodis ― wild, domestic pigeon pasta balodis ― messenger pigeon (literally "mail pigeon") miera balodis ― dove of peace ==== Declension ==== ==== Derived terms ==== baložu mēnesis