bevy

Meanings

• Noun

  A large gathering or collection of something, especially people or animals.

  - "A bevy of beautiful swans glided across the lake."
  - "The bevy of tourists were excited to explore the new city."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɛvi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bevy
heavy , jolly , merry , weary

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Homophones

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1. Bevy (English) : A large gathering or collection of something
   

2. Bevy (Scottish Gaelic) : A type of boat
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bevy that leads to same result
bevies , bevy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a group of bitches and their puppies'. Later, the term came to be used more broadly to refer to a large group or collection of anything.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bevy' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'beofan', meaning 'servant' or 'attendant'.

2. The term 'bevy' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

3. In some parts of Scotland, the term 'bevy' is still used to refer to a type of small, shallow boat.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cohort: A large group or body of people, often used in a military context. Similar to 'bevy', but generally refers to a more formal or organized group.

2. Gaggle: A large group of geese. Similar to 'bevy', but specifically refers to a group of geese.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'bevy' has been used to describe large groups of people or animals, often in a poetic or dramatic context. For example, in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', the fairy queen Titania refers to 'a thousand twinkling lights' as a 'bevy of stars'. In art, 'bevy' has been used to depict scenes of hunting or feasting, with large groups of people or animals gathered together.

How to Memorize "bevy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people or animals gathered together. Try to visualize the scene in as much detail as possible, including the setting, the individuals or animals in the group, and any other relevant details.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bevy' with the image of a large group of people or animals. Try to create a strong mental association between the word and the image.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BIG GROUP' to help remember the meaning of 'bevy': B- Bevy, I- Is a large, G- Gathering or C- Collection, O- Of, R- People or, U- Animals.

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