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.
Some possible causes of a chronic sore throat include: 1  Tonsillitis (infection of the tonsils). 2  Strep throat. 3  Allergies. 4  Mononucleosis (also referred to as mono). 5  Inhaling air pollutants. 6  Smoking. 7  Influenza (the flu). 8  Inhaling through the mouth instead of the nose.