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noun
1.
any bird of the family Columbidae, especially the smaller species with pointed tails. Compare pigeon (def. 1).
2.
a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace.
3.
(initial capital letter) a symbol for the Holy Ghost.
4.
an innocent, gentle, or tender person.
5.
EXPANDAlso called peace dove. a person, especially one in public office, who advocates peace or a conciliatory national attitude. Compare hawk1 (def. 4).
Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English; Old English dūfe- (in dūfedoppa dip-diver); cognate with Dutch duif, German Taube, Old Norse dūfa, Gothic dūbo, originally a diver
1150–1200; Middle English; Old English dūfe- (in dūfedoppa dip-diver); cognate with Dutch duif, German Taube, Old Norse dūfa, Gothic dūbo, originally a diver
Related forms
dove·like, dov·ish, adjective
dov·ish·ness, noun
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| dove1 (dʌv) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of various birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes. They are typically smaller than pigeonsRelated: columbine |
| 2. | politics Compare hawk a person opposed to war |
| 3. | a gentle or innocent person: used as a term of endearment |
| 4. | a. a greyish-brown colour |
| b. (as adjective): dove walls | |
| Related: columbine | |
| [Old English dūfe (unattested except as a feminine proper name); related to Old Saxon dūbva, Old High German tūba] | |
| 'dovelike1 | |
| —adj | |
| 'dovish1 | |
| —adj | |
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