any of several species of birds of the pigeon family that is are usu smaller and slenderer than the domestic pigeon: family Columbidae
an advocate of peace, negotiation, or compromise, esp an opponent of war: compare hawk1
a light pinkish grey or greyish brown colour
(the Dove) in Christianity, the Holy Spirit, esp as represented in art or literature
dovelike adj
dovish adj
dovishness noun
[Middle English, from (assumed) Old English dūfe]