dove

The definition of a dove is a small white pigeon used as a symbol for peace, or a person who wants peace.

(noun)

An example of a dove is a little white bird with a round body, small head and short legs that makes cooing sounds.
An example of a dove is a congressperson who does not want the U. S. to go to war.

See dove in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

pigeon, esp. the smaller species: it is often used as a symbol of peace
☆ an advocate of measures in international affairs designed to avoid or reduce open hostilities
a person regarded as gentle, innocent, or beloved

Origin: ME douve < OE *dufe or ON dūfa, akin to Goth dūbo, Ger taube < IE *dheubh-, obscured, dark (of color) < base *dheu-: see dull

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See dove in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of various widely distributed birds of the family Columbidae, which includes the pigeons, having a small head and a characteristic cooing call.
A gentle, innocent person.
A person who advocates peace, conciliation, or negotiation in preference to confrontation or armed conflict.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English douve

Origin: , from Old English *dūfe

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