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bevy

[ bev-ee ]

noun

plural bevies.
  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bevy1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English bevey, of obscure origen
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Word History and Origins

Origin of bevy1

C15: of uncertain origen
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Example Sentences

And he vows to reinvigorate the downtown economy with art and a bevy of new businesses.

Since the “mansion tax” took effect last April, a bevy of groups have aired their grievances.

Echo Park specialty foods shop Bucatini does an expert job of curating its bevy of pantry items and always-on-trend home goods — and the same can be said about its new Pasta Club.

Klum’s 23rd annual Halloween party took place at Hard Rock Hotel in New York City and featured a bevy of celebrity guests.

Ten public schools, with extra resources, will be able to develop their own student measures to replace a bevy of standardized tests that L.A.

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