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dove (DUV) (noun)
A small wild bird that is related to pigeons: "There was a dove eating seeds in Lea's back yard."
dove (DOHV) (verb)
1. The past tense of dive; such as, having jumped into water with the arms and head going in first: "Tonia dove into the swimming pool from the diving board."
2. To go underwater or to go down to a deeper level underwater: "The whale dove way down into the ocean."
3. To suddenly jump toward something that is on or near the ground: "Because of the hail and strong winds, Nolan dove for cover in a safe more protected place."

After hearing the wild cat creeping up through the dry leaves, the dove dove into the bushes.

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When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes.
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(Greek: pigeon, dove)
(Latin: pigeon or dove)
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palumbine: wood-pigeon, ring-dove
Belonging to the wood-pigeon or ring-dove.
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