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 pigeon
2 : a gentle woman or child
3 : 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