covey

Meanings

• noun

  A small group of quail or other game birds, typically kept in a pen or enclosure for protection and rearing before release for hunting.

  - "The hunters gathered their coveys before setting out for the day."
  - "Quail coveys are often released onto private lands for hunting parties."

• verb

  To cover or protect.

  - "The farmer coveyed his crops from the hailstorm."
  - "The coach coveyed his star player from injury."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkʌvi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkəʊvi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bloke , chap , chappie , cove , guy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with covey
dovey , glovey , movey , lovey

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Variants

List of all variants of covey that leads to same result
covey , coveys

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Etymology

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Old English cufian, from cuf 'cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'covey' is also used in the field of geology to describe a group of similar minerals or rock formations.

2. The word 'covey' is derived from the Old English word 'cufian', which means 'to cover'.

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Related Concepts

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1. quail: Quail are a type of game bird that are commonly kept in coveys.

2. hunting: Coveys are often used in hunting as a way to protect and raise game birds before release.

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Culture

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In literature, 'covey' is often used metaphorically to refer to a group of individuals or things. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the term 'covey' is used to describe a group of wealthy men.

How to Memorize "covey"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small group of quail or other game birds gathered together.
   - Imagine a pen or enclosure used to protect and raise coveys.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'covey' with the idea of protecting or covering.
   - Think of a group of quail or other game birds when you hear the word 'covey'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quail In A Covered Yard' to remember the meaning of 'covey'.

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