noun

dovecote

Dovecote (noun) 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.

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.

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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Etymology

From dove + cote.

Rhymes for dovecote

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What is the meaning of dovecote?

"dovecote" (noun) 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.

What are the different meanings of dovecote?

"dovecote" has 2 main meanings: 1. 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. In medieval Europe, a round or square structure of stone or wood, free-standing or built into a tower, in which pigeons were kept.