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peace dove
noun
dove1 (def. 5).
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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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dove definition[dəv]
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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