COVEY
\kˈə͡ʊvi], \kˈəʊvi], \k_ˈəʊ_v_i]\
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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.
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A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls.
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To brood; to incubate.
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A pantry.
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