bevy

[ bev-ee ]
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noun,plural bev·ies.
  1. a group of birds, as larks or quail, or animals, as roebuck, in close association.

  2. a large group or collection: a bevy of boisterous sailors.

Origin of bevy

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First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English bevey, of obscure origin

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bevy

/ (ˈbɛvɪ) /


nounplural bevies
  1. a flock of quails

  2. a group, esp of girls

  1. a group of roedeer

Origin of bevy

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C15: of uncertain origin

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