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Dove Very Common

Dove has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

any of numerous small pigeons

"The dove cooed softly from its perch on the garden fence."

2

someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations

"The senator voted against sending troops, earning a reputation as an international dove."

3

a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum

"The astronomer pointed out the small, faint stars of the dove constellation hidden beneath the glare of the Milky Way."

4

flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

"The chef seasoned the tender dove before placing it in the oven to braise."

5

an emblem of peace

"The artist painted a dove holding an olive branch to serve as an enduring emblem of peace."

6

A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

"The small white dove fluttered down from the rooftop to join its flock in the garden."

In plain English: A dove is a small, gentle bird known for its soft cooing sound and white feathers.

"The dove flew down to rest on the window sill."

Usage: Use "dove" to refer specifically to pigeons with slenderer bodies and softer plumage rather than stockier city birds. This term often carries symbolic weight representing peace, so choose it carefully when describing literal animals versus metaphorical concepts.

Verb
1

Strong simple past tense of dive

"The pilot dove straight down toward the runway to make an emergency landing."

In plain English: To dove means to jump into something with great enthusiasm and energy, often without thinking about it first.

"She dove into the cool pool to escape the heat."

Proper Noun
1

A constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near Caelum and Puppis

"The telescope was trained on the faint stars of the dove, a small constellation located between Caelum and Puppis."

Example Sentences
"The dove flew down to rest on the window sill." noun
"The white dove flew gracefully across the sky during the peace ceremony." noun
"She released a plastic dove from her hand to celebrate World Peace Day." noun
"A baby dove landed on the window sill and looked around curiously." noun
"She dove into the cool pool to escape the heat." verb
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Origin

The word "dove" comes from Old English, where it originally meant a pigeon. It is part of a large family of related words across many Germanic languages that also mean dove or pigeon.

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