dovecote n. + Add to list US //ˈdəvˌkoʊt// UK //dˈʌvkəʊt// dove·cote Archaic SynonymsEtymology Synonyms columbariumcolumbaryOrigin From dove + cote. Idioms2 entries01flutter in the dovecoteA disturbance, usually one caused within a group of people who are generally placid and unexcited.02flutter the dovecoteTo create a disturbance, usually within a group of people who are generally placid and unexcited.