dove

noun

1. any of numerous small pigeons

Definition categories: animal, pigeon

2. someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations

Similar word(s): peacenik

Definition categories: person, disarmer, pacificist, pacifist

3. a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Puppis and Caelum

Similar word(s): columba

Definition categories: object

4. flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled

Similar word(s): squab

Definition categories: food, poultry

5. an emblem of peace

Definition categories: communication, allegory, emblem

verb

1. (chiefly Canada, US and English dialect) Strong-declension simple past tense of dive

2. (nonstandard) past participle of dive