Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
columbary
noun
kə-ˈləm-ˌber-ē
Definition
A structure for housing doves or pigeons; a pigeon loft.
Examples
- After years of neglect, the old columbary was restored to house dozens of doves.
- Children in the village often visited the columbary to watch the pigeons coo and flutter.
- The farmer built a columbary to enhance the beauty of his estate.
Meaning
Refers specifically to a building or enclosure where doves or pigeons are kept and cared for.
Synonyms
- dovecote
- pigeon loft
- aviary
