I .
/ dʌv; NAmE / noun
1.
a bird of the pigeon family. The white dove is often used as a symbol of peace :
A dove cooed softly.
He wore a dove-grey suit.
—see also turtle dove
2.
a person, especially a politician, who prefers peace and discussion to war
OPP hawk
II .
/ dəʊv; NAmE doʊv/
( NAmE ) pt of dive
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WORD ORIGIN
I . Middle English : from Old Norse dúfa .