dove

dove

1. any of various birds of the family Columbidae, having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order Columbiformes. They are typically smaller than pigeons

2. Politics a person opposed to war

3. 

a. a greyish-brown colour

b. (as adjective) dove walls

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What does it mean when you dream about a dove?

Doves participate in the larger meaning of birds, but they also have more particular meanings. These meanings range from peace, to the Holy Spirit, to love (especially if two doves appear in the dream).

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dove

[dəv]

(vertebrate zoology)

The common name for a number of small birds of the family Columbidae.

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Dove

[dəv]

(astronomy)

Columba

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dove

source of afflatus. [Art: Hall, 161]

See: Inspiration

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dove

sent by Noah to see if the waters were abated; returns with an olive leaf. [O.T.: Genesis 8:8–11]

See: Messenger

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dove

emblem of peace, tenderness, innocence, and gentleness. [Folklore: Brewer Dictionary, 340]

See: Peace

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