Main Entry:

¹cove

Pronunciation:

\ˈkōv\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, den, from Old English cofa; akin to Old High German chubisi hut

Date:

before 12th century

1: a recessed place : concavity : as a: an architectural member with a concave cross section b: a trough for concealed lighting at the upper part of a wall 2: a small sheltered inlet or bay3 a: a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountain b: a level area sheltered by hills or mountains