Main Entry:

¹dove

Pronunciation:

\ˈdəv\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English *dūfe; akin to Old High German tūba dove

Date:

13th century

1: any of numerous pigeons ; especially : a small wild pigeon2: a gentle woman or child3: one who takes a conciliatory attitude and advocates negotiations and compromise ; especially : an opponent of war — compare hawk

— dov·ish \ˈdə-vish\ adjective

— dov·ish·ness noun