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dove   (doves plural )
Pronounced [PH:d][PH:^][PH:v] for meanings 1 and 2, and [PH:d][PH:o][PH:U][PH:v] for meaning 3.  
1  n-count A dove is a bird that looks like pigeon but is smaller and lighter in colour. Doves are often used as a symbol of peace. 
 →  turtle dove 
2  n-count In politics, you can refer to people who support the use of peaceful methods to solve difficult situations as doves. Compare  hawk. 
A clear split over tactics appears to be emerging between doves and hawks in the party.  
3 In American English, dove is sometimes used as the past tense of  dive.