covert

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Antonyms 1.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French covert (French couvert), past participle of couvrir, "to cover"

[edit] Adjective

covert (comparative more covert, superlative most covert)

1. Partially hidden, disguised, secret, surreptitious
2. covered

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:covert

[edit] Antonyms

• overt

[edit] Noun

covert (plural coverts)

1. area of thick undergrowth where animals hide