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- [duhv-koht]
- /ˈdʌvˌkoʊt/
- /ˈdʌv.kəʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhv-koht]
- /ˈdʌvˌkoʊt/
Definitions of dovecote word
- noun dovecote a structure, usually at a height above the ground, for housing domestic pigeons. 1
- idioms dovecote flutter the dovecotes, to cause a stir in a quiet or conservative institution or group: The flamboyant manner of the tourists fluttered the dovecotes of the sleepy New England town. 1
- noun dovecote A shelter with nest holes for domesticated pigeons. 1
- countable noun dovecote A dovecote is a small building or a container for pigeons or doves to live in. 0
- noun dovecote a structure for housing pigeons, often raised on a pole or set on a wall, containing compartments for the birds to roost and lay eggs 0
- noun dovecote a small house or box with compartments for nesting pigeons, usually on a pole 0
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Origin of dovecote
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at dove1, cote1
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Parts of speech for Dovecote
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dovecote popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dovecote usage trend in Literature
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noun dovecote
- aviary — An aviary is a large cage or covered area in which birds are kept.
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