Meaning Of The Word Dove

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dove
countable noun: A dove is a bird that looks like a pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.
countable noun: In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as doves. Compare hawk.

dove in American English 1
pigeon1, esp. the smaller species: it is often used as a symbol of peace
noun: any bird of the family Columbidae, esp. the smaller species with pointed tails

dove in American English 2
dive
verb

Dove in British English
noun

dove in British English 1
noun: any of various birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes. They are typically smaller than pigeons

dove in British English 2
verb

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