noun
bevy
BEH-vee
noun
1
A group of birds, especially quail, gathered together.
"A bevy of quail scattered across the field."
2
A large group of people or things, especially an impressive gathering.
"The actor arrived at the premiere with a bevy of assistants."
How to Use Bevy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA collective word for a group, most often used for birds or for an eye-catching group of people.
Common pairings
a bevy of
Word Forms
bevies plural
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Etymology
From Middle English bevey, of uncertain origin, possibly from Anglo-Norman.