COLLECTIVE NOUNS

Collective nouns are names given to collections of items or people. 60 of such collective nouns will be given in this lecture series.

1. A cluster of diamonds

2. A flock of birds

3. A swarm/ plague of insects

4. A herd of buffalo

5. A troupe of dancers

6. A congregation of worshippers

7. A galaxy/cluster/constellation of stars

8. A pride/troop of lions

9. A herd of cattle

10. A bevy of ladies

11. A swarm of bees

12. A host of angels

13. A chowder of cats

14. A troop of monkeys

15. A band of musicians

16. A tuft of grass

17. A bevy of quails

18. A leap of leopards

19. A bunch of keys

20. A bunch of bananas

To be continued…

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