dove

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dove (enc)

Noun	1.	dove - any of numerous small pigeons pigeon - wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs turtledove - any of several Old World wild doves Australian turtledove, Stictopelia cuneata, turtledove - small Australian dove mourning dove, Zenaidura macroura - wild dove of the United States having a mournful call
	2.	dove - someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations peacenik disarmer, pacificist, pacifist - someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes war hawk, hawk - an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
	3.	Dove - a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum Columba constellation - a configuration of stars as seen from the earth
	4.	dove - flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled squab domestic pigeon - domesticated pigeon raised for sport or food poultry - flesh of chickens or turkeys or ducks or geese raised for food
	5.	dove - an emblem of peace allegory, emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea

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