horde

Meanings

• noun

  A large group of people or animals, especially one that is crowded, unruly, or threatening.

  - "The horde of locusts descended upon the fields, devouring all in their path."
  - "The horde of angry protesters marched through the city, demanding change."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with horde
chord , cord , ford , word

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Variants

List of all variants of horde that leads to same result
horde , hordes , Golden Horde , Golden Hordes

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Etymology

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Old English herod, from herian ‘to celebrate, make a noise in honor of’ + -ode ‘a body of men’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'horde' was used in medieval Europe to describe the army of a ruler or chief.

2. In some languages, the word for 'horde' also means 'army' or 'troop'.

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Related Concepts

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1. swarm: Both 'horde' and 'swarm' refer to large groups of animals or people, but 'swarm' implies a more organized and coordinated movement.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'horde' is often used to describe large, chaotic groups of people or animals. In art, the image of a horde can evoke feelings of fear, chaos, and destruction.

How to Memorize "horde"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people or animals, moving together in a chaotic and unruly way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'horde' with the image of a large, unruly crowd.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'horde' starts with the letter 'h', which can help you recall the definition of a large, unruly group.

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