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
“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 Fenn, George Manville
No one thought anything of that colourless oval face, those dove-like eyes, that intelligent brow shaded by heavy curls.
From Jasper Lyle by Ward, Harriet
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 Hornibrook, Isabel
