Swarms

/swɔːrmz/ noun

Definition

Large groups of insects or animals moving together, or crowds of people gathered in one place.

Etymology

From Old English 'sweorm,' related to Germanic words meaning 'to turn or swirl.' The word originally described bees leaving a hive together, then expanded to other crowded groups.

Kelly Says

When honeybees swarm, they're actually looking for a new home with a queen—what looks chaotic is actually a highly organized process with scout bees leading the way and drones protecting the queen!

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