meaning of dove
1. A pigeon of the genus Columba and various related genera. The species are numerous.
2. A word of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
3. A Central American orchid (Peristeria elata), having a flower stem five or six feet high, with numerous globose white fragrant flowers. The column in the center of the flower resembles a dove; -- called also Holy Spirit plant.
4. of Dive
5. any of numerous small pigeons
Related Words
dove | doves-foot | dove-eyed | dovecot | dovecote | dovekie | dovelet | dovelike | dover | dovers | dovers powder | doves foot geranium | doveship | dovetail | dovetail joint | dovetail plane | dovetailed | dovetailing |
