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dove in Malay

merpati

/dʌv/

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dove in Malay: merpati. In English, dove means a pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than three hundred species of the family Columbidae.

Malay words for dove

bird of the family Columbidae, especially one smaller than a pigeon — see also pigeon
merpati

English meaning of dove

  1. noun A pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than three hundred species of the family Columbidae.
  2. noun A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.
  3. noun A term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
  4. noun A greyish, bluish, pinkish colour like that of the bird.

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Questions about dove in Malay

What is the meaning of dove in Malay?
Dove in Malay is merpati.
Apakah maksud dove dalam bahasa Melayu?
Dove: merpati.
What does dove mean in English?
Dove means a pigeon, especially one smaller in size and white-colored; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than three hundred species of the family Columbidae.

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