dovecote

== English == === Etymology === From dove +‎ cote. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdʌvkɒt/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdʌvkɑt/ Hyphenation: dove‧cote === Noun === dovecote (plural dovecotes) A small house or box, often raised to a considerable height above the ground, and having compartments (pigeonholes), in which domestic pigeons breed; a dove house. Synonyms: columbarium, (Scotland) doocot, dovehouse, pigeon loft (historical) In medieval Europe, a round or square structure of stone or wood, free-standing or built into a tower, in which pigeons were kept. ==== Alternative forms ==== dovecot ==== Derived terms ==== flutter in the dovecote flutter the dovecote ==== Related terms ==== dove ==== Translations ====