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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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 Blanchan, Neltje
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
Which may have been true, though dove-like Natalie was not.
From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary