Dovehouse

/ˈdʌvhaʊs/ noun

Definition

A building or compartment designed specifically for housing and raising pigeons or doves.

Etymology

Compound of 'dove' and 'house,' a straightforward descriptive term that parallels dovecot. Both terms have been used for centuries to describe pigeon-keeping structures.

Kelly Says

Different regions preferred different names—'dovecot' became popular in English-speaking areas, while 'dovehouse' was more common in other contexts, but they describe the same practical building.

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