duif
See also: Duif
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From Dutch duif, from Middle Dutch duve, from Old Dutch dūva, from Proto-Germanic *dūbǭ.
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Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch duve, from Old Dutch dūva, from Proto-West Germanic *dūbā, from Proto-Germanic *dūbǭ.
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duif f (plural duiven, diminutive duifje n, masculine doffer or duiver)
- A pigeon, dove, bird of the family Columbidae.
- A female dove or pigeon.
- Synonym: duivin
- (politics) A dove, someone with dovish political views or inclinations.
- Antonym: havik