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1. A large, sometimes architecturally impressive building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves, particularly those of ancien regime France.

   Synonyms:dovecote

2. A pigeonhole in such a dovecote.

3. A building, a vault or a similar place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns containing cremated remains.

   Synonyms:cinerarium

4. A niche in such a building for housing urns.