1. plural of dovecot; small structures built to house domesticated pigeons or doves

Examples

• The old estate had several dovecots scattered around the grounds.
• Medieval dovecots were often built as tall, circular towers.
• The farmer maintained three dovecots to raise pigeons for meat.
• Historic dovecots can still be seen in many English villages.
• The dovecots were carefully designed with small entrance holes for the birds.
• Restoration of the 18th-century dovecots required specialized craftsmen.