Plural of clowder; multiple groups or colonies of cats.
From clowder + -s (standard English plural). Simply extends the singular form to indicate more than one group of cats.
While most people just say 'groups of cats,' knowing 'clowders' makes you part of a tiny group of language enthusiasts who appreciate English's hidden poetic vocabulary.
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