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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

dovecot

/ˈdoʊv.kɒt/ noun · British & US
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What does dovecot mean?

noun

A structure, typically a building or a part of a building, used to house doves or pigeons, especially in a garden or a park. A dovecot can also refer to a type of email server software.

Example

"The garden featured a charming dovecot, where visitors could feed the friendly pigeons."

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