Covey: meaning, definitions and examples

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covey

 

[ หˆkสŒvi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group of birds

A covey is a small group of birds, particularly partridges or quails, that gather together for feeding or resting. These birds typically form coveys for protection against predators. The size of a covey can vary but is usually small, often comprising between 5 to 15 birds. This behavior helps them maintain social bonds and enhances their chances of survival in the wild.

Synonyms

drift, flight, flock

Examples of usage

  • A covey of quails was spotted in the field.
  • The hunters tracked a covey of birds through the dense brush.
  • As the sun set, the covey of partridges took shelter in the underbrush.

Translations

Translations of the word "covey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grupo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคšเฅโ€เคšเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gruppe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelompok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พคใ‚Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท groupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grupo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู…ูˆุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skupina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skupina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พคไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skupina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ’แƒฃแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qrup

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grupo

Etymology

The term 'covey' originates from Middle English 'covi', which is derived from the Old French word 'covee' meaning 'a couple' or 'a group'. The word has been in use since at least the late 14th century to refer specifically to small groups of birds that gather together. The association with game birds can be traced back to hunting culture, where it became crucial for hunters to understand the behavior of these birds in coveys for effective hunting strategies. Over the centuries, the usage of 'covey' has remained relatively stable, specifically in the context of birdwatching and hunting.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,892 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.