kyyhkyläinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• Dove noun A bird, typically white or grey, closely related to the pigeon and often used as a symbol of peace.
• lovebird noun Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.

Senses

kyyhkyläinen is used for these senses in English:

• dove (countable) Term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.
• lovebird Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
• lovebird (metaphorical, usually, in the plural) One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.

Dove — full definition

1. noun A bird, typically white or grey, closely related to the pigeon and often used as a symbol of peace.
2. noun A person who favours peaceful or diplomatic solutions over conflict, especially in politics.
3. verb Past tense of "dive," used in American English.

lovebird — full definition

1. noun Any small parrot from one of the nine species within the genus Agapornis. Sometimes they are kept as cage birds and are noted for their affection towards each other.
2. noun One of the members of an openly affectionate couple.

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