dovish

dove

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhv]
- /dʌv/
- /ˈdʌv.ɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhv]
- /dʌv/

Definitions of dovish word

noun dovish any bird of the family Columbidae, especially the smaller species with pointed tails. Compare pigeon1 (def 1). 1
noun dovish a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, tenderness, and peace. 1
noun dovish (initial capital letter) a symbol for the Holy Ghost. 1
noun dovish an innocent, gentle, or tender person. 1
noun dovish Also called peace dove. a person, especially one in public office, who advocates peace or a conciliatory national attitude. Compare hawk1 (def 4). 1
noun dovish dove color. 1

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Origin of dovish

First appearance:

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English; Old English dūfe- (in dūfedoppa dip-diver); cognate with Dutch duif, German Taube, Old Norse dūfa, Gothic dūbo, originally a diver

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Parts of speech for Dovish

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dovish popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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