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bevy

[ bev-ee ]

noun

, plural bev·ies.
  1. a group of birds, as larks or quail, or animals, as roebuck, in close association.

    Synonyms: brood, flight, covey

  2. a large group or collection:

    a bevy of boisterous sailors.

    Synonyms: company, assembly



bevy

/ ˈbɛvɪ /

noun

  1. a flock of quails
  2. a group, esp of girls
  3. a group of roedeer


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bevy1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English bevey, of obscure origin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bevy1

C15: of uncertain origin

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Example Sentences

Clooney has been photographed through the hedges with a bevy of young women since he bought the place in 2001.

From 1998 to 2006, Valderrama's role on the beloved sitcom also granted him access to a bevy of available starlets.

Liesl Schillinger to the rescue with a bevy of words that might help you make sense of it all.

There will be a bevy of live-blogs on sites like Gizmodo, CNET, and The Verge.

A video of him dancing, Las Vegas style, with a bevy of showgirls has fast dominated the Jewish blogosphere.

Around her skirts a whole bevy of Cupids are gathering blossoms and offering them to the girl.

The two Kit had pointed out were, as well as we could judge, the fairest of the bevy.

Then he paused irresolutely and eyed the gay bevy of children.

The Myrmidons were the only living souls within that radius, except for Forrester himself and his bevy—and the Symes trio.

In this way a bevy of young ladies ascertained, in a few minutes, secrets they were most anxious should be disclosed.

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