Dove: meaning, definitions and examples

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dove

 

[ dสŒv ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A dove is a small to medium-sized bird belonging to the family Columbidae, which also includes pigeons. Doves are often characterized by their gentle cooing calls and are commonly associated with peace and love. They can be found in diverse habitats across the world, often seen in pairs.

Synonyms

columbine, pigeon, turtledove

Examples of usage

  • The dove cooed softly in the tree.
  • They released doves at the wedding ceremony.
  • A white dove is often a symbol of peace.
Context #2 | Verb

to plunge

To dove is the past form of dive, which means to jump into water with one's arms and legs raised. It often implies a quick, headfirst plunge into water.

Synonyms

dive, jump, plunge

Examples of usage

  • He dove into the pool to cool off.
  • The child dove off the diving board with excitement.
  • She dove beneath the surface to retrieve the ball.

Translations

Translations of the word "dove" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pomba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฌเฅ‚เคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Taube

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merpati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ goล‚ฤ…b

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colombe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paloma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผvercin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋‘˜๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ holub

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ holub

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธฝๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ golob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรบfa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะณะตั€ัˆั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paloma

Word origin

The word 'dove' originates from the Old English term 'dลซfe,' which is of Germanic origin. It is related to Old High German 'tลซfa' and Old Norse 'dรบfa.' The root word is further traced back to Proto-Indo-European *dสฐewb-, meaning 'to dive, to plunge.' Over the centuries, the term evolved, and its meaning expanded, particularly in literature and symbolism. In many cultures, doves have come to represent peace, love, and fidelity, which has further embedded this bird's significance in human societies. Additionally, the term 'dove' has also been used to describe various species within the Columbidae family, indicating its diverse representations across history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,347, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.