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Noun
S:
(n)
dove
(any of numerous small pigeons)
S:
(n)
dove
,
peacenik
(someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations)
S:
(n)
Columba
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Dove
(a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum)
S:
(n)
squab
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dove
(flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled)
S:
(n)
dove
(an emblem of peace)
Verb
S:
(v)
dive
,
plunge
,
plunk
(drop steeply)
"the stock market plunged"
S:
(v)
dive
(plunge into water)
"I was afraid to dive from the board into the pool"
S:
(v)
dive
(swim under water)
"the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells"