peaceable
[ pee-suh-buhl ]
/ ˈpi sə bəl /
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peace·a·ble·ness, nounpeace·a·bly, adverbun·peace·a·ble, adjectiveun·peace·a·bly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for peaceable
peaceable
/ (ˈpiːsəbəl) /
adjective
inclined towards peace
tranquil; calm
Derived forms of peaceable
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