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Columbary

Noun

A columbary is a structure or building designed to house and contain dovecotes or pigeons.

Sense 1:

A popular usage of columbary is as a final resting place for cremated remains of humans.

Example sentence: The columbary at the cemetery offered a peaceful and serene space for families to remember their loved ones.

Sense 2:

A local usage of columbary is a dovecote or pigeon house, typically used for breeding or keeping pigeons.

Example sentence: The ancient city had several columbaries which were used to breed and house pigeons for various purposes.

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