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Old 08-22-2011, 19:31   #1
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Collective Nouns

Nouns use to describe groups of things, like animals. You probably know these??

Herd of Cows
Pride of Lions
Flock of Geese
Covey of Quail

Did you ever hear??

Cry of Hounds
Sleuth of Bears
Gist of Bees
Clan of Hyenas
Barren of Mules
Weyr of Dragons
Sneak of Weasels


Here is an extensive list with some of the lesser known Collective Nouns.

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