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dove (1)

dove [ duv ]


noun  (plural doves)
Definition:
 
1. bird of pigeon family: a small bird of the pigeon family, with a cooing call. Family Columbidae.

2. supporter of peace: somebody who supports peace and the use of peaceful measures to avoid confrontation or war.
See also  hawk1n (sense 3)


3. term of endearment: used as an affectionate name for a loved one



adjective,

noun 
Definition:
 
colors 
Same as  dove gray


[Assumed Old English dūfe, originally "dark-colored bird" < Indo-European, "darken"]
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