Definition of covey Covey

/kʌˈvi/ - [kuvee] - cov•ey

We found 12 definitions of covey from 6 different sources.

What does covey mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: coveys
covey - a small flock of grouse or partridge
		flock a group of birds
		grouse popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet
covey - a small collection of people

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Wiktionary

covey (Noun)
A group of 8-12 or more quail. See gaggle, host, flock.
covey (Noun)
A brood of partridges, grouse, etc.
covey (Noun)
A party or group of persons or things.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

covey (n.)
A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of partridges.
covey (n.)
A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls.
covey (v. i.)
To brood; to incubate.
covey (n.)
A pantry.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

covey
kuv′i, n. a brood or hatch of partridges: a small flock of birds—said of game: a party, a set. [O. Fr. covée—L. cubāre, to lie down.]

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

covey
A collection of whores. What a fine covey here is, if the Devil would but throw his net!

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covey, noun, singular of coveys.

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