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To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves.

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  1. v. i. To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves.
  2. v. i. To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i.
  3. n. the sound made by a pigeon
  4. v. speak softly or lovingly
  5. v. cry softly, as of pigeons
  6. 1. To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves. The stockdove only through the forest cooes, Mournfully hoarse. Thomson. 2. To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i. "Billing or cooing." Byron.
  7. A peculiar whistling sound made by the Australian aborigenes asa call or signal. [Written also cooie.]
  8. n:39/v:61 n. the sound made by a pigeon v. speak softly or lovingly v. cry softly, as of pigeons