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covey

/ˈkʌvi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A group of 8–12 (or more) quail.
  2. A brood of partridges, grouse, etc.
  3. A party or group (of persons or things).
  4. To brood; to incubate.
  5. A man.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

crump(English)pheasant(English)poult(English)feather(English)partridge(English)fowl(English)patridge(English)grouse(English)interdependence(English)quail(English)habits(English)swamp(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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