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Dove Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Dove? [n] any of numerous small pigeons [n] an emblem of peace [n] flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled [n] a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum [n] someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations Synonyms \| Synonyms for Dove: Columba \| peacenik \| squab Related Terms \| Find terms related to Dove: angel \| avifauna \| babe \| baby bird \| bird \| bird of Jove \| bird of Juno \| bird of Minerva \| bird of night \| bird of passage \| bird of prey \| birdie \| birdlife \| birdy \| cage bird \| chick \| child \| child of nature \| conchie \| conscientious objector \| cygnet \| diving bird \| dupe \| eagle \| eaglet \| fish-eating bird \| fledgling \| flightless bird \| fowl \| fruit-eating bird \| fulmar \| game bird \| hick \| infant \| ingenue \| innocent \| insect-eating bird \| lamb \| lout \| mere child \| migrant \| migratory bird \| nestling \| newborn babe \| noble savage \| oaf \| oscine bird \| owl \| pacificator \| pacificist \| pacifist \| passerine bird \| peace lover \| peacemaker \| peacemonger \| peacenik \| peacock \| peafowl \| peahen \| perching bird \| pigeon \| ratite \| rube \| sea bird \| seed-eating bird \| shore bird \| simple soul \| songbird \| squab \| storm petrel \| stormy petrel \| swan \| unsophisticate \| wading bird \| warbler \| water bird \| waterfowl \| wildfowl \| yokel See Also \| allegory \| Australian turtledove \| constellation \| disarmer \| domestic pigeon \| emblem \| mourning dove \| pacificist \| pacifist \| pigeon \| poultry \| Stictopelia cuneata \| turtledove \| Zenaidura macroura Dove In Webster's Dictionary \Dove\, n. [OE. dove, duve, douve, AS. d?fe; akin to OS. d?ba, D. duif, OHG. t?ba, G. taube, Icel. d?fa, Sw. dufva, Dan. due, Goth. d?b?; perh. from the root of E. dive.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A pigeon of the genus {Columba} and various related genera. The species are numerous. Note: The domestic dove, including the varieties called {fantails}, {tumblers}, {carrier pigeons}, etc., was derived from the {rock pigeon} ({Columba livia}) of Europe and Asia; the {turtledove} of Europe, celebrated for its sweet, plaintive note, is {C. turtur} or {Turtur vulgaris}; the {ringdove}, the largest of European species, is {C. palumbus}; the {Carolina dove}, or {Mourning dove}, is {Zenaidura macroura}; the {sea dove} is the little auk ({Mergulus alle} or {Alle alle}). See {Turtledove}, {Ground dove}, and {Rock pigeon}. The dove is a symbol of innocence, gentleness, and affection; also, in art and in the Scriptures, the typical symbol of the Holy Ghost. 2. A word of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle. O my dove, . . . let me hear thy voice. --Cant. ii. 14. {Dove tick} (Zo["o]l.), a mite ({Argas reflexus}) which infests doves and other birds. {Soiled dove}, a prostitute. [Slang]

Dove Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dove?

[n] any of numerous small pigeons
[n] an emblem of peace
[n] flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled
[n] a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum
[n] someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dove: Columba | peacenik | squab

Dove In Webster's Dictionary

\Dove\, n. [OE. dove, duve, douve, AS. d?fe; akin to OS.
d?ba, D. duif, OHG. t?ba, G. taube, Icel. d?fa, Sw. dufva,
Dan. due, Goth. d?b?; perh. from the root of E. dive.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A pigeon of the genus {Columba} and various
   related genera. The species are numerous.

Note: The domestic dove, including the varieties called
      {fantails}, {tumblers}, {carrier pigeons}, etc., was
      derived from the {rock pigeon} ({Columba livia}) of
      Europe and Asia; the {turtledove} of Europe, celebrated
      for its sweet, plaintive note, is {C. turtur} or
      {Turtur vulgaris}; the {ringdove}, the largest of
      European species, is {C. palumbus}; the {Carolina
      dove}, or {Mourning dove}, is {Zenaidura macroura}; the
      {sea dove} is the little auk ({Mergulus alle} or {Alle
      alle}). See {Turtledove}, {Ground dove}, and {Rock
      pigeon}. The dove is a symbol of innocence, gentleness,
      and affection; also, in art and in the Scriptures, the
      typical symbol of the Holy Ghost.



2. A word of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.

         O my dove, . . . let me hear thy voice. --Cant. ii.
                                               14.

{Dove tick} (Zo["o]l.), a mite ({Argas reflexus}) which
   infests doves and other birds.

{Soiled dove}, a prostitute. [Slang]

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