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Definition of dovekie

dovekie

/ˈdʌv.ki/
dove · kie
Plural:dovekies
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dovekie Lexical Profile

dovekie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A small, black and white seabird (Alle alle) of the auk family, native to the high Arctic regions where it breeds on coastal cliffs, wintering in the North Atlantic ocean.

Example

"During our expedition to Svalbard, we observed a massive flock of dovekies returning to their rocky cliff nests after foraging at sea."

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• Nearby Words

douro
doux
dove
dovekie
dowel
dowitcher
downy snake

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, formed from the English word 'dove' and the diminutive suffix '-kie' (likely influenced by Scottish or Dutch diminutive forms), referring to the bird's small size and somewhat dove-like profile.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dovekie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dovekie
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