dovecote
Pronunciation: [ˈdʌvˌkoʊt]
Word
Context: "animal housing"
(noun) a dovecote is a small building or shelter for domestic pigeons. It provides a safe place for the birds to live and nest.
Example
The farmer built a beautiful dovecote in his backyard to keep his pigeons safe.
Example
Without a dovecote, the pigeons had nowhere to go and became vulnerable to predators.
Example
Have you ever seen a dovecote in a park or garden?
Context: "architecture"
(noun) a dovecote can also refer to a structure that is built specifically for raising and keeping pigeons, often designed to look nice in gardens or estates.
Example
The estate had an elegant dovecote that was also a popular spot for tourists to take pictures.
Example
The old barn looked much better than the decrepit dovecote, which was falling apart.
Example
What features do you think are important in a decorative dovecote?
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