Associations to the word «Dovecote»

Wiktionary

DOVECOTE, noun. A small house or box, raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments, in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house.
DOVECOTE, 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.

Dictionary definition

DOVECOTE, noun. A birdhouse for pigeons.

Wise words

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