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covey

Syllabification: (cov·ey)
Pronunciation: /ˈkəvē/

Definition of covey

noun (plural coveys)

  • a small party or flock of birds, especially partridge.
  • a small group of people or things:coveys of actors rushed through the rooms

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French covee, feminine past participle of cover, from Latin cubare 'lie down'

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