English dictionary
bevy
/'b/E/v/i/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a large gathering of people of a particular type
ExamplesHe was surrounded by a bevy of beauties in bathing attire.
A bevy of young beach boys swarmed around him.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a flock of birds (especially when gathered close together on the ground)
ExamplesWe were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A company; an assembly or collection of persons, especially of ladies.
Source: webster1913