dovekie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdʌvki/
Etymology
From dove + -ock + -ie, a double diminutive.
Meanings
- A small black and white seabird, of the genus Alle, of the north Atlantic; the little auk.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dovekies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |