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Etymology of the English word dove

the English word dove
derived from the Latin word columba (pigeon; dove)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *dubon

Derivations in English

ringdove, dovecote

Cognates

Dutch dove, German Taube, Icelandic dúfa, Swedish duva

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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