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Doves Definition

1) a stocky seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice. Doves are generally smaller and more delicate than pigeons, but many kinds have been given both names.


2) a person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.


3) (in Christian art and poetry) the Holy Spirit (as represented in John 1:32).


Doves

Definition

a stocky seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice. Doves are generally smaller and more delicate than pigeons, but many kinds have been given both names.
a person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.
(in Christian art and poetry) the Holy Spirit (as represented in John 1:32).

Examples

Doves Example in a sentence

1) The doves cooed softly in the garden.

2) The bride released two white doves as a symbol of peace.

3) The doves fluttered about in the clear blue sky.

4) The doves nested in the eaves of the old barn.

5) People often associate doves with love and purity.

6) The doves pecked at the scattered birdseed on the ground.

7) Children marveled at the graceful flight of the doves.

8) The doves were used in a magic trick to surprise the audience.

9) The doves perched on the fence, watching the world go by.

10) The gentle cooing of the doves created a peaceful ambiance in the park.

Part of Speech

Doves (Noun)

Synonyms

Veteran , Dove , Turtle , Turtledove , Pigeon , Sly Person - (NOUN) ঘুঘু

Pigeon , Dove - (NOUN) পায়রা

Pigeon , Moon , Dove - (NOUN) কামী

Pigeon , Dove - (NOUN) পারাবত

Culver , Dove , Wood Pigeon - (NOUN) বনকপোত

Pigeon , Dove - (NOUN) কপোত

Antonyms

Hawks
Falcons
Eagles

Encyclopedia

a stocky seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice. Doves are generally smaller and more delicate than pigeons, but many kinds have been given both names.
a person who advocates peaceful or conciliatory policies, especially in foreign affairs.
(in Christian art and poetry) the Holy Spirit (as represented in John 1:32).