- any of several small to medium-sized Old World doves of the genus Streptopelia, especially S. turtur, of Europe, having a long, graduated tail: noted for its soft, cooing call.
- mourning dove.
- a sweetheart or beloved mate.
- any of several Old World doves of the genus Streptopelia, having a brown plumage with speckled wings and a long dark tail
- a gentle or loving person
