Dovecotes

/ˈdʌvkəʊts/ noun

Definition

Plural form of dovecote; multiple structures designed for housing pigeons or doves.

Etymology

Simple plural of the variant spelling 'dovecote,' formed by adding '-s'.

Kelly Says

In medieval England, you could tell how wealthy and important a landowner was by looking at their dovecote—the biggest, most elaborate ones belonged to nobility and high-ranking clergy.

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