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Definition of Dove

1. Noun. Any of numerous small pigeons.

2. Noun. Someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations.

3. Noun. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum.

4. Noun. Flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled.

5. Noun. An emblem of peace.

Definition of Dove

1. n. A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous.

Definition of Dove

1. Proper noun. constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Caelum and Puppis ¹

2. Noun. A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae. ¹

3. Noun. (politics) A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict (as opposed to hawk). ¹

4. Noun. (engineering) Dove, an engineering reference point in a computer program that will cause some type of default action. ¹

5. Verb. (chiefly North America and English dialect) Strong-declension (simple past of dive cap=s) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dove

1. a bird of the pigeon family [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dove

1. 1. A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous. 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, a mite (Argas reflexus) which infests doves and other birds. Soiled dove, a prostitute. Origin: OE. Dove, duve, douve, AS. Dfe; akin to OS. Dba, D. Duif, OHG. Tba, G. Taube, Icel. Dfa, Sw. Dufva, Dan. Due, Goth. Db; perh. From the root of E. Dive. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dove

dousting dousts dout douted douter douters douth douting douts doux

douzaine douzenier douzeniers douzeper douzepers dove's-foot dove's foot geranium dove grey dove plant dovecot

dovecote dovecotes dovecots doved dovehouse doveish dovekey dovekeys dovekie

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