dovish
English
/ˈdʌvɪʃ/
adj
Definitions
- Pertaining to a dove; dove-like.
- (figurative) Peaceful, conciliatory.
- Disfavoring increasing interest rates; inclined against increasing interest rates.
Etymology
Suffix from English dove.
Origin
English
dove
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- cuckoo-dove English
- dove English
- dovecot English
- dovecote English
- dovehouse English
- dovekie English
- dovelet English
- dovelike English
- doveling English
- dovely English
- doveplum English
- doveship English
- dovetail English
- dovishness English
- quail-dove English
- ringdove English
- stockdove English
- dove Middle English