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Definition of dove 1 noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

dove1

noun
 
/dʌv/
 
/dʌv/
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  1. a bird of the pigeon family. The white dove is often used as a symbol of peace.
    • A dove cooed softly.
    • He wore a dove-grey suit.
    see also turtle doveTopics Birdsc1
  2. a person, especially a politician, who prefers peace and discussion to war opposite hawk
    3. Word OriginMiddle English: from Old Norse dúfa.
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