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 bay
3 a : a deep recess or small valley in the side of a mountain b : a level area sheltered by hills or mountains