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covey
[ kuhv-ee ]
/ ˈkʌv i /
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noun, plural cov·eys.
a brood or small flock of partridges or similar birds.
a group, set, or company.
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British Dictionary definitions for covey
covey
/ (ˈkʌvɪ) /
noun
a small flock of grouse or partridge
a small group, as of people
Word Origin for covey
C14: from Old French covee, from cover to sit on, hatch; see couvade
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