A collective noun (or collective name) is a name which denotes or represents a number of individual items. For example, a number of sheep together is known as a 'flock'. The word 'flock' is the collective noun for a number of sheep. Some items have multiple collective nouns, for example a collection of goats can be known as a 'herd', a 'tribe' or a 'trip'.
Ambush is the collective noun for a group of tigers.
Army is the collective noun for a group of frogs, ants,
Array is the collective noun for a group of hedgehogs.
Badelynge is the collective noun for a group of ducks on the ground.
Bale is the collective noun for a group of turtles.
Barren is the collective noun for a group of mules.
Basket is the collective noun for a group of plums.
Battery is the collective noun for a group of barracuda.
Bazaar is the collective noun for a group of guillemots.
Bed is the collective noun for a group of clams.
Bench is the collective noun for a group of bishops, magistrates.
Bevy is the collective noun for a group of quail, roes, swans, pheasants, ladies.
Brace is the collective noun for a group of bucks.
Brood is the collective noun for a group of chickens.
Building is the collective noun for a group of rooks.
Bunch is the collective noun for a group of grapes, flowers.
Bundle is the collective noun for a group of asparagus.
Business is the collective noun for a group of ferrets.
Caravan is the collective noun for a group of camels.
Cast is the collective noun for a group of hawks, falcons.
Cete is the collective noun for a group of badgers.
Charm is the collective noun for a group of goldfinches.
Chatter is the collective noun for a group of budgerigars.
Chattering is the collective noun for a group of choughs.
Chine is the collective noun for a group of polecats.
Clamour is the collective noun for a group of rooks.
Clous is the collective noun for a group of gnats.
Clowder is the collective noun for a group of cats.
Clump is the collective noun for a group of trees.
Cluster is the collective noun for a group of grapes, spiders.
Clutch is the collective noun for a group of eggs.
Clutter is the collective noun for a group of spiders.
Colony is the collective noun for a group of gulls, frogs, penguins, ants, beavers.
Company is the collective noun for a group of widgeon, parrots.
Congregation is the collective noun for a group of plovers.
Convocation is the collective noun for a group of eagles.
Covert is the collective noun for a group of coots.
Covey is the collective noun for a group of partridges, grouse.
Crash is the collective noun for a group of rhinoceros.
The American Cocker Spaniel is an American breed of gundog originating from English Cocker Spaniels imported to the USA, and recognised as a separate breed since the 1940s. The American Cocker Spaniel is smaller than its English counterpart, and was bred for taking smaller game, such as quail. They are a friendly and easy to train breed. Research American Cocker Spaniel
The partridge is any of various medium-sized ground-dwelling fowl of the family Phasianidae, which also includes pheasants, quail, and chickens.
Partridges are Old World birds, some of which have become naturalised in North America, especially the European grey partridge (Perdix perdix), with mottled brown back, grey speckled breast, and patches of chestnut on the sides. Research Partridge
The quail (Coturnix) is the smallest genus of the partridge family. The Common, or Migratory Quail (Coturnix coturnix or Coturnix communis) is rarely seen, its presence being more frequently heralded by its characteristic call 'wet-my-lips'. It inhabits north and southern Africa, Europe and a large part of Asia. Northern populations migrate to Africa and southern Asia. Research Quail
The Virginia Quail or Bob-white (Ortyx virginianus) is a bird of the subfamily Odontophorinae. It is found in the eastern United States and receives its name from the note of the male. It is partridge-like in its habits. Research Virginia Quail
HMAS Quail was a British-built Australian Queensborough Class destroyer of 1705 tons displacement launched in 1942 and lent to the Royal Australian Navy in 1945 and sunk during the Second World War. HMAS Quail was powered by two Admiralty 3-drum type boilers and carried a complement of 220. She was armed with four 4.7 inch guns; four 2 pdr guns; two 40 mm anti-aircraft guns; 20 mm anti-aircraft guns and eight 21 inch torpedo tubes. Research Quail
The USS Quail was an American Auk Class minesweeper of 890 tons displacement launched in 1944. The USS Quail was powered by diesel engines providing a top speed of 18 knots and carried a complement of 105. She was armed with one 3 inch dual-purpose gun and two 40 mm anti-aircraft guns. Research Quail II
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