Dovelet

/ˈdʌvlət/ noun

Definition

A young dove; a small or baby dove.

Etymology

From 'dove' plus the diminutive suffix '-let' (which makes words mean 'small version of'). The same pattern appears in piglet (small pig) and eaglet (small eagle).

Kelly Says

The '-let' ending is so useful in English that writers and poets created lots of animal terms this way—it immediately tells you something is small and cute, which is perfect for baby birds.

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