First Known Use: 13th century
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1dove
noun \ˈdəv\
: a small wild bird that is related to pigeons
: a person who does not want war and does want peace
Full Definition of DOVE
1
: any of numerous pigeons; especially : a small wild pigeon
2
: a gentle woman or child
3
: one who takes a conciliatory attitude and advocates negotiations and compromise; especially : an opponent of war — compare hawk
— dov·ish \ˈdə-vish\ adjective
— dov·ish·ness noun
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Origin of DOVE
Middle English, from Old English *dūfe; akin to Old High German tūba dove
2dove
\ˈdōv\
Definition of DOVE
past of dive
DOVISH Defined for Kids
1dove
noun \ˈdəv\
Definition of DOVE for Kids
: a bird that is related to the pigeon but usually of somewhat smaller size
2dove
Definition of DOVE for Kids
past and past participle of dive
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