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dove
1[duhv]
noun
any bird of the family Columbidae, especially the smaller species with pointed tails.
a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace.
Dove, a symbol for the Holy Ghost.
an innocent, gentle, or tender person.
Also called peace dove.a person, especially one in public office, who advocates peace, compromise, or a conciliatory national attitude.
Economics.an official or advisor who advocates low interest rates or other monetary policies aimed at reducing unemployment and promoting economic growth.
Astronomy.Dove, the constellation Columba.
dove
2[dohv]
verb
a simple past tense of dive.
Dove
3[duhv]
noun
Arthur, 1880–1946, U.S. painter.
Rita, born 1952, U.S. poet and educator: U.S. poet laureate 1993.
dove
1/ ʌ /
noun
any of various birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes. They are typically smaller than pigeons
politics a person opposed to war Compare hawk 1
a gentle or innocent person: used as a term of endearment
a greyish-brown colour
( as adjective )
dove walls
Dove
2/ ʌ /
noun
Christianity a manifestation of the Holy Spirit (John 1:32)
dove
3/ əʊ /
verb
a past tense of dive
Other Word Forms
- dovelike adjective
- dovish adjective
- ˈDZ adjective
- ˈDZˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of dove1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dove1
Example Sentences
The service, which featured bagpipe music, a color guard and the laying of wreaths, concluded after about an hour with the release of a dozen white doves from a woven basket.
One of the birds was a mourning dove and the other a European starling.
So I dove very deeply into the history of English football and that was a driver of the design from the start.”
White doves were released at the end of the service as Gabrielle's Dreams was played.
And then, flash forward 30 or so years later, I’m like, “Oh wow, listen to those mourning doves!”
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