~ 1 [ dʌv ]
■ noun
1》 a stocky seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, similar to but generally smaller and more delicate than a pigeon. [Family Columbidae: many species.]
2》 a person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies.
3》 ( Dove ) (in Christian art and poetry) the Holy Spirit.
Derivatives
~like adjective
dovish adjective
Origin
ME: from ON dúfa .
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~ 2 [ dəʊv ]
chiefly N. Amer.
past of dive .