![]() ![]() Swans: a bevy or lamentation, a wedge when in flightĮxplore more through the library with lists, blogs, storytime videos and more about animals. The interpretation of the HLuwian forms as denoting herds of animals there- fore seems possible. ![]() Pigs: a drift or drove (younger pigs), or a sounder, litter or team (older pigs) A flock of geese is referred to as a gaggle. Let’s explore some collective nouns for different categories of animals. By understanding the rules and examples of collective nouns, we can improve our communication and writing skills. They can be singular or plural depending on the context of the sentence. Geese: a gaggle or flock, a skein when in flight Collective nouns can be used for various animals, and they often reflect the unique characteristics or behaviors of the animals in question. In summary, collective nouns are a type of noun that refer to a group of people, animals, or things. Enjoy.Have you ever wondered what to call a group of animals? Sure you may know a group of deer is called a herd, or a group of birds is called a flock, but what do call a group of rhinoceroses or porcupines? Let's find out!Ĭats: a clowder, glaring, pounce, nuisance or clutter Kittens: a litter or kindle Wild cats: a destructionĬhickens: a brood or peep Chicks: a clutch or chatteringĬows: a kine, drove, herd or fold twelve or more cows are a flinkĭogs: a pack or cowardice Puppies: a litterįish: a school, shoal, run, haul or catch There are quite a few collective nouns that are used, or at least primarily used, for a specific group of animals. ![]() To learn more, I tracked down a list of collective nouns for animals on the San Diego Zoo’s website. These descriptive words are known as collective nouns or nouns of assemblage. Whether spooky or beautiful, animals have neat names. Terms used to describe a group of animals, for example a herd of cows. And at the opposite end of the spectrum is a charm of finches and a gaze of raccoons. antelopes herd apes shrewdness asses pace or herd badgers cete bears sloth bees swarm or grist birds flock, congregation, flight, or volery bitterns sedge or siege boars sounder bucks brace or lease buffaloes herd capercailzies tok cats clowder cattle drove or herd choughs chattering colts rag coots covert cranes herd. Isn’t that a wonderful word? That got me thinking about all of the interesting group names for animals. I learned yesterday from a twitter friend that one of the collective nouns for jellyfish is fluther. If this lady had a few more emus, she would have a mob. ![]()
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