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- pronunciation:
- duhv
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A dove is a type of small pigeon, or a bird like a pigeon.
I often hear the sound of doves in the early evening in the summer. |
| definition 2: |
A dove is a pure white pigeon. The bird is considered to be a symbol of peace. Images of the bird that you might see in a work of art or on a poster or T-shirt are also used as symbols that express the meaning of peace.
After the leaders signed the agreement to end the fighting, many white doves were released into the sky to celebrate peace.
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| derivation: |
dovish (adj.) |
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