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dove
I. \ˈdəv\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English douve, dove, doufe, from (assumed) Old English dūfe (in Dūfe, feminine prop. name); akin to Old High German tūba dove, Old Norse dūfa, Gothic hraiwadūbo turtledove, and probably to Old English dēaf deaf — more at deaf
1. : any of numerous birds of the family Columbidae:
a. : any of various smaller wild pigeons (as the turtledove or mourning dove)
b. : pigeon
2. : a pure and gentle woman or child — used especially as a term of endearment
< come little dove, don't be afraid >
3.
a. : pelican 4
b. : dove gray
II.
past of dive
III. noun
(-es)
: one who takes a conciliatory attitude (as in a dispute) and advocates negotiations and compromise ; especially : an opponent of war — compare hawk herein
• dov·ish \ˈdəvish\ adjective
• dov·ish·ness noun |