Covey
['kʌvɪ]
Definition
(noun.) a small flock of grouse or partridge.
(noun.) a small collection of people.
Typed by Jed--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of partridges.
(n.) A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls.
(v. i.) To brood; to incubate.
(n.) A pantry.
Typist: Ludwig
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Brood.[2]. Flock.[3]. Set, company, party, bevy.
Edited by Augustus
Definition
n. a brood or hatch of partridges: a small flock of birds—said of game: a party a set.
Checker: Selma
Examples
- Upon this, the boy crossed over; and walking close up to Oliver, said, 'Hullo, my covey! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- We shall very likely be up with another covey in five minutes,' said the long gamekeeper. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Hullo, my covey! Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
Inputed by Carmela