covey

[kuhv-ee]

noun

plural

coveys 

1. a brood or small flock of partridges or similar birds.

2. a group, set, or company.

covey

/ ˈkʌvɪ /

noun

1. a small flock of grouse or partridge

2. a small group, as of people

Word History and Origins

Origin of covey¹

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English, variant of covee, from Anglo-French, Old French, noun use of feminine of past participle of cover “to hatch,” from Latin cubāre “to lie down”; couvade, concubine

Word History and Origins

Origin of covey¹

C14: from Old French covee, from cover to sit on, hatch; see _couvade

Example Sentences

Goodbye as well to a covey of quarterbacks, several of whom didn’t impress despite getting ample opportunities with most starters sitting out the entire preseason.

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The book resonates with a rustic knowingness that coveys the intricacies and suspicions of tightly bound lives.

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GOP strategists were likely trying to covey a safe, homey family environment that real Americans could relate to in these troubled times.

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Drag Queen Court Ruling; Judge Allows Sexual Performances In Front of Kids blocking #SB12 from going into effect!!@jonathan_covey, at #TxValues stated “Obscenity in front of kids is never appropriate!”

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In the fall and winter, quail typically live in flocks, or coveys, with about a dozen birds.

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