Dovecote
(noun)
A small building or structure used for keeping doves or pigeons.
Origin:
From the old french word dovecote, which originated from the words douve and cote, meaning 'dove' and 'house', respectively.
Examples:
- The dovecote was filled with cooing pigeons.
- She kept her pet doves in the dovecote in her backyard.
- The dovecote was one of the few remaining structures from the medieval times.
- The dovecote was a popular architectural feature in country estates.
- The dovecote was a symbol of wealth and status in feudal times.