dove-like
Example Sentences
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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
His neat and well-groomed plumage is fine and very silky, almost dove-like in colouring, and although there are no gaudy features about it, few of our birds are so exquisitely dressed.
From Birds Every Child Should Know by Neltje Blanchan
“Cooey, cooey, cooey, cooey!” cried Cynthia to the baby in a very dove-like manner, as she kissed and fondled it, laughing merrily the while.
From Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by George Manville Fenn
He set up a dove-like moaning that was plainly a call for his mother as he lay sprawled out on the white sands.
From A Scout of To-day by Isabel Hornibrook
