Definitions for dovecote

dovecote dove·cote

Spelling: [duhv-koht]
IPA: /ˈdʌvˌkoʊt/

Dovecote is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 126 anagrams from letters in dovecote (cdeeootv).

Definitions for dovecote

noun

  1. a structure, usually at a height above the ground, for housing domestic pigeons.

Idioms

  1. flutter the dovecotes, to cause a stir in a quiet or conservative institution or group:

Origin of dovecote

late Middle English word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at dove1, cote1

Examples for dovecote

The little kitchen, the poultry-house, the dovecote, were in ruins.

He climbed up the ladder, in three steps and as carefully as he could, to the dovecote.

She wore the dovecote, and over it an open circlet of gold and gems, to mark her royal rank.

So they invited a Hawk into the dovecote to defend them against their enemy.

See you later,' said Demi, swinging himself down at the door of the dovecote.

I cannot ascertain the position of the rock Peristereon (dovecote).

To eastward and to westward have spread the Tuscan bands; Nor house, nor fence, nor dovecote in Crustumerium stands.

What a lover to fall suddenly from the heavens into such a dovecote!

Would my Lady think proper to allow a dovecote with silver pins?

As soon as they were inside the dovecote, the two accomplices were not acquainted.

Word Value for dovecote
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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