Simply put, they are words that describe groups of similar objects...like a Litter of kittens. There may be a few that you don't know, so I'm gonna point them out to you. How's that?
1. A clowder of cats
2. A parenthesis of cellists
3. A coalition of cheetahs
4. A shock of corn (with stalks included)
5. A brace of dogs (2 dogs)
6. A leap of leopards
7. A coterie of Orchids
8. A dray of squirrels
9. A midden of shells
10. A murder of crows
11. A thought of barons
12. A knot of toads
13. A parliament of owls
14. A covey of quail
15. A passel of piglets
16. A rascal of boys
17. A rafter of turkeys
18. A skein of geese (in flight)
19. A shrewdness of apes
20. A cete of badgers
Most of these I didn't know myself, but you may have. After all, I don't know everything...no matter how I act sometimes.
Coffee out on the patio this morning. Alright with you?
9 comments:
I knew a few. Now I'll know more. Thanks!
Don't forget: a murder of crows.
How about we start a new one: a corruption of Congressmen!
Lets try this again. I've learned something new hear this morning now lets see if I remember them.
Like yesterday calling that Instant Pot something different. I'd love to sit on the patio.
Hey Momlady...
Try something fun and make up a few on your own.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Hey Sixbears...
Already had it at #10, but thanks for the suggestion for the congressmen. Makes sense to me.
Thanks for coming over today!
Hey Jo...
People might look at you a little funny when you first start using some of these, but that's OK. Makes it more fun.
Thanks for dropping by today, sweetie!
I'm ashamed of Me. 2 out of 20 - never heard of most. A case of 'plumb pitiful' ignorance. A "gaggle of geese" is another - walking gooseS. I enjoyed this, Hermit. Thank you.
Hey Caddie...
Don't feel too bad. I didn't know most of them until I found this list.
Thanks for the visit today!
I think there is also a "span" (pair) of oxen and a "congress" of baboons (or is it chimpanzees).
I did not know most of these. Another example of your limitless knowledge. I did like Sixbears suggestion.
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