Dovecote (Noun)
Meaning
A birdhouse for pigeons.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The old dovecote stood at the edge of the property, a haven for the pigeons that lived there.
- In many rural towns, pigeon keepers consider a well-maintained dovecote essential for raising healthy birds.
- The intricate stone carvings on the dovecote reflected the owner's fondness for ornate architecture.
- To keep predators out, the dovecote was built with narrow openings and a sturdy roof.
- After years of restoration, the historic dovecote in the village square once again housed pigeons as it had in centuries past.