douve
Middle English
/ˈduːv(ə)/
noun
Definitions
- A dove, pigeon, or similar bird.
- An affectionate term of familiarity.
Etymology
Inherited from Old English *dūfe (dove, pigeon) inherited from Proto-Germanic *dūbǭ (dove, pigeon).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*dūbǭ
Gloss
dove, pigeon
Concept
Semantic Field
Animals
Ontological Category
Person/Thing