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doves

The correct spelling is doves.

How to pronounce doves

noun

IPA: /dʌvz/

Say it like: Dov-es

The correct spelling is doves. A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
  2. 2.A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.
  3. 3.Term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
  4. 4.A greyish, bluish, pinkish colour like that of the bird.

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