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covert

/ˈkəʊvəːt/

noun

Meaning

  • A covering.

  • A disguise.

  • A hiding place.

  • Area of thick undergrowth where animals hide.

  • A feather that covers the bases of flight feathers.

adjective

Meaning

  • Hidden, covered over; overgrown, sheltered.

  • Secret, surreptitious, concealed.

Synonyms

feme covert