Coveys

/ˈkʌviz/ noun

Definition

Plural of covey; multiple small flocks of birds or groups of people.

Etymology

Simple plural of covey, adding the regular -s suffix to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

In hunting tradition, coveys of partridges were considered sport game, and observing how coveys flush and scatter was part of the art of bird hunting in medieval Europe.

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