covey Meaning & Definition
What Does Covey Mean?
Covey is a noun that means A group of 8–12 (or more) quail. It can also mean A brood of partridges, grouse, etc. As a verb, it means To brood; to incubate.
Covey: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkʌvi/ |
| Synonyms | bloke, chap and chappie |
| Plural | covies |
| Verb forms | coveys, coveying, coveyed |
Covey Definition (Noun)
- A group of 8–12 (or more) quail.
- A brood of partridges, grouse, etc.
- A party or group (of persons or things).
Covey as a Verb
- To brood; to incubate.
Noun
- A man.
Synonyms of Covey
Covey synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
covey (plural covies or coveys)
covey (third-person singular simple present coveys, present participle coveying, simple past and past participle coveyed)
covey (plural coveys)
Words That Rhyme With Covey
Origin of Covey
Origin 1: The noun is derived from Middle English covei, covey (“brood of partridges, covey; volley of shot; kind of gun”) [and other forms],[1] from Old French covée (“brood (of chickens), clutch”) (modern French couvée), a noun use of the feminine past participle of cover (“to brood (an egg)”) (modern French couver), from Latin cubāre,[2] the present active infinitive of cubō (“to lie down, recline; to incubate; to be broody”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ḱewb- (“to lie down”).
Origin 2: The verb is derived from the noun.
Origin 3: From cove + -y (diminutive suffix).[3] Cove is derived from Romani kodo (“this one; him”) or kova (“that person”).
Quick Answers About Covey
Is covey a noun or a verb?
Covey is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for covey?
Close synonyms of covey are bloke, chap and chappie. See the full list of covey synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of covey?
The plural of covey is covies.
What is the past tense of covey?
The past tense of covey is coveyed. The present participle is coveying.