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dove

1 dove /ˈdʌv/ noun
plural doves
1 dove
/ˈdʌv/
noun
plural doves
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOVE
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1 
: a small wild bird that is related to pigeons
◊ Doves are often used as a symbol of peace.
2 
: a person who does not want war and does want peace
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— compare hawk

— dovish

/ˈdʌvɪʃ/ adjective [more dovish; most dovish]
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2 dove
2 dove
Britannica Dictionary definition of DOVE
past tense and past participle of 1dive