Dovecote

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdÊŒv.kÉ’t/
• US IPA: /ˈdÊŒv.kÉ‘t/

Alternative forms

• dovecot

Full definition of dovecote

Noun

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.
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.

Synonyms

• columbarium
• doocot Scottish English

Related terms

• flutter in the dovecote
• dove