What is another word for columbary?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒləmbəɹi] (IPA)

Columbary refers to a structure or building that is designed for the purpose of housing doves and pigeons. It is also called a dovecote or pigeon house. However, there are other synonyms that describe the same building. For instance, birdcote or birdhouse can also be used in reference to columbary. Additionally, aviary, coop, or loft may also be used to describe a structure where birds are kept. Regardless of the name used, the essential feature of a columbary remains the same- a safe and secure housing structure for birds. These synonyms are helpful in communication to ensure that everyone is on the same page as far as what the structure is.

What are the hypernyms for Columbary?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Columbary

The central halls, in both stories, divided the space equally into four rooms on each side, and along the wide front, ran a lofty piazza supporting the roof, with white smooth round pillars; while the upper broad square windows, cedar-framed, and deeply embrasured, looked down on the floor of the piazza, where so many generations of Darringtons had trundled hoops in childhood-and promenaded as lovers in the silvery moonlight, listening to the ring doves cooing above them, from the columbary of the stucco capitals.
"At the Mercy of Tiberius"
August Evans Wilson

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