Plural of dove, which are peaceful white or gray birds often used as symbols of love, peace, and purity.
From Old English 'dufe,' likely imitative of the bird's soft cooing sound. The word has been used for over 1,500 years and appears in religious texts as a symbol of innocence and the Holy Spirit.
Doves are symbols of peace in so many cultures that they've become universal—from ancient Greece to modern peace movements—and this happened partly because their gentle cooing and soft appearance make them seem genuinely peaceful.
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