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Meaning of dovecote

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dovecote

Pronunciation:/ˈdʌv.kɒt//ˈdʌv.kɑt/

noun

Definitions

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

    Synonyms:columbariumdoocotdovehouse
  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.