Dove

/dʌv/ noun

Definition

a bird of the pigeon family; symbol of peace

Etymology

Old English dufe, from Proto-Germanic *dubon, possibly imitative of the bird's call

Kelly Says

Doves became peace symbols because Noah's dove brought back an olive branch, showing the flood was over - talk about good news delivery!

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