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
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
She longed to go with this dove-like creature whom she had saved from death; her heart clung to her—how could she leave her?
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
The English coldness, and the soft, dove-like smile, with which she appeared in society, and the half-bored and half-ironical manner in which she accepted the homage of her admirers, were merely a mask.
From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II by Heyse, Paul
