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dove — I [[t]dʌv[/t]] n. 1) orn any bird of the family Columbidae, esp. the smaller species with pointed tails Compare pigeon 1) 2) orn a pure white member of this species, used as a symbol of innocence, gentleness, and peace 3) rel (cap.) a symbol for… … From formal English to slang
dov|ish — «DUHV ihsh», adjective. 1. like a dove. 2. Informal, Figurative. opposed to war or to the use of force in a conflict; tending to seek accommodation with an enemy instead of making war: »New Hampshire is considered hawkish and Wisconsin dovish… … Useful english dictionary
doveish — dovˈish or doveˈish adjective 1. Dovelike 2. Seeking peace and conciliation rather than confrontation or war • • • Main Entry: ↑dove * * * doveish var. dovish a … Useful english dictionary
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical. The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains … Universalium
Helena Bonham Carter — Infobox Actor caption = at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival promoting Curse of the Wererabbit birthname = Helena Bonham Carter birthdate = birth date and age|1966|5|26| birthplace = Golders Green, London, England yearsactive =… … Wikipedia
HEBREW LITERATURE, MODERN — definition and scope beginnings periodization … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Elul — ) is the twelfth month of the Jewish civil year and the sixth month of the ecclesiastical year on the Hebrew calendar. It is a summer month of 29 days. Elul usually occurs in August–September on the Gregorian calendar.The month of Elul is a time… … Wikipedia
key — au·to·key; cri·key; cul·ver·key; don·key; don·key·ish; don·key·ism; don·key·man; hor·key; key·age; key; key·button; key·er; key·less; key·man; key·not·er; key·seat·er; key·ston·er; Key·tain·er; key·trumpet; ma·lar·key; mon·key·fy; mon·key·hood;… … English syllables
List of Biblical names — This is a list of names from the Bible, mainly taken from the 19th century public domain resource: : Hitchcock s New and Complete Analysis of the Holy Bible by Roswell D. Hitchcock, New York: A. J. Johnson, 1874, c1869.Each name is given with its … Wikipedia
