n. | 1. | (Zool.) A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous. | ||||||
2. | A word of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle. | |||||||
3. | a person advocating peace, compromise or conciliation rather than war or conflict. Opposite of
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Noun | 1. | dove - any of numerous small pigeons |
2. | ![]() Synonyms: peacenik | |
3. | Dove - a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum Synonyms: Columba | |
4. | dove - flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled Synonyms: squab | |
5. | dove - an emblem of peace |
DOVE. The name of a well known bird.
2. Doves are animals ferae naturae, and not the subject of larceny,
unless they are in the owner's custody; as, for example, in a dove-house, or
when in the nest before they can fly. 9 Pick. 15. See Whelp.