DOVE


Meaning of DOVE in English

dove 1

— dovelike, dovish , adj. — dovishness , n.

/duv/ , n.

1. any bird of the family Columbidae, esp. the smaller species with pointed tails. Cf. pigeon (def. 1).

2. a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace.

3. ( cap. ) a symbol for the Holy Ghost.

4. an innocent, gentle, or tender person.

5. Also called peace dove . a person, esp. one in public office, who advocates peace or a conciliatory national attitude. Cf. hawk 1 (def. 4).

6. See dove color .

7. ( cap. ) Astron. the constellation Columba.

[ 1150-1200; ME; OE dufe- (in dufedoppa dip-diver); c. D duif, G Taube, ON dufa, Goth dubo, orig. a diver ]

dove 2

/dohv/ , v.

a pt. of dive .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .