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dovecote in French

dovecote in French is colombier, pigeonnier — dovecote means a small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.

dovecote in French

colombier
noun
A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.
pigeonnier
noun
A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.

What does "dovecote" mean?

  1. noun A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.
  2. noun In medieval Europe, a round or square structure of stone or wood, free-standing or built into a tower, in which pigeons were kept.
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What is "dovecote" in French?

"dovecote" in French is colombier, pigeonnier. dovecote means: A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.

Are there other ways to say "dovecote" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dovecote": colombier, pigeonnier.

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