n.
Pronunciation: ' d ə v
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English *d ū fe; akin to Old High German t ū ba dove
Date: 13th century
1 : any of numerous pigeons especially : a small wild pigeon
2 : a gentle woman or child
3 : one who takes a conciliatory attitude and advocates negotiations and compromise especially : an opponent of war ― compare HAWK
– dov · ish \ ' d ə -vish \ adjective
– dov · ish · ness noun