Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Wikipedia. Related to pigeonnier: dovecote. A structure that houses doves or pigeons; often square, hexagonal, octagonal, or round in plan and one-and-a-half or two stories high; typically topped with a finial; once popular because the birds provided a tasty source of fresh meat.
The most common cause of dry throat is drying out of the mucus membranes, often as a result of exercise, sleeping with your mouth open, breathing through your mouth, living in a dry environment, or simply not drinking enough fluids.
There are several causes of dry mouth: 1  Effects of certain medications. 2  Side effects of certain medical conditions, for example SjÃ¶gren's syndrome, and infections. 3  Side effect of certain medical treatments.  Nerve 1  damage. Dehydration.  Surgical removal of the salivary 1  glands. Lifestyle.