dove 
1. any of numerous small pigeons (Freq. 2) • Hypernyms: pigeon • Hyponyms: turtledove, Australian turtledove, Stictopelia cuneata, mourning dove, Zenaidura macroura 2. someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations • Syn: peacenik • Ant: hawk • Hypernyms: pacifist, pacificist, disarmer 3. flesh of a pigeon suitable for roasting or braising; flesh of a dove (young squab) may be broiled • Syn: squab • Hypernyms: poultry • Part Holonyms: domestic pigeon 4. an emblem of peace • Hypernyms: emblem, allegory
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