dove-like
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In French, the word “pigeon” has two senses: a dove-like bird, but also a dupe, victim or fall guy.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2015
The three decanters boast an avian grace: the Swan's swooping body, the Flamingo's long slender neck and the Paloma's dove-like curves.
From Time Magazine Archive
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By your lost angel, dove-like from you flown,
From French Classics by Wilkinson, William Cleaver
Cold water seemed to be running down her, when the little girl, with devout dove-like eyes, looked lovingly into her face.
From Withered Leaves. Vol. III.(of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von
Her money still remains for them in perpetuity, but the meek, dove-like eyes are darkened, and gone the voice whose music made many glad.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various