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noun/dʌv/
/dʌv/
- 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.
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- a person, especially a politician, who prefers peace and discussion to war opposite hawk
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old Norse dúfa.
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