paloma

/paˈloma/ · B2 · adj

difficult, complicated

🕊️ paloma = dove; a dove must be deft to handle tricky peace talks

Paloma means dove, the symbol of peace. Peace negotiators who handle complicated, difficult situations skillfully are called palomas: smart, deft, and calm like a dove. Think of pa-LO-ma as pal-o-ma: a pal who brings peace.

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