A list of 43 words by asativum.
- kindlewas added by asativum and appears on 99 lists
- clowderwas added by asativum and appears on 28 lists
- muladawas added by asativum and appears on just this list
- filewas added by asativum and appears on 47 lists
- turmoilwas added by asativum and appears on 56 lists
- jamwas added by asativum and appears on 60 lists
- sordwas added by asativum and appears on 7 lists
- drovewas added by asativum and appears on 15 lists
- exaltationwas added by asativum and appears on 38 lists
- flotillawas added by asativum and appears on 40 lists
- coveywas added by asativum and appears on 31 lists
- convocationwas added by asativum and appears on 31 lists
- conspiracywas added by asativum and appears on 54 lists
- collectivewas added by asativum and appears on 31 lists
- clutchwas added by asativum and appears on 75 lists
- charmwas added by asativum and appears on 92 lists
- troupewas added by asativum and appears on 28 lists
- superfluitywas added by asativum and appears on 41 lists
- slothwas added by asativum and appears on 77 lists
- obeisancewas added by asativum and appears on 110 lists
- murmurationwas added by asativum and appears on 38 lists
- lodgewas added by asativum and appears on 23 lists
- towerwas added by asativum and appears on 37 lists
- sedgewas added by asativum and appears on 42 lists
- troopwas added by asativum and appears on 34 lists
- troopwas added by asativum and appears on 34 lists
- swaggerwas added by asativum and appears on 74 lists
- skulkwas added by asativum and appears on 99 lists
- bloatwas added by asativum and appears on 18 lists
- parliamentwas added by asativum and appears on 46 lists
- exultationwas added by asativum and appears on 27 lists
- shoalwas added by asativum and appears on 52 lists
- cotewas added by asativum and appears on 20 lists
- schoolwas added by asativum and appears on 55 lists
- ostentationwas added by asativum and appears on 40 lists
- raftwas added by asativum and appears on 53 lists
- yokewas added by asativum and appears on 80 lists
- nuisancewas added by asativum and appears on 41 lists
- bevywas added by asativum and appears on 90 lists
- gagglewas added by asativum and appears on 64 lists
- herdwas added by asativum and appears on 41 lists
- scandalwas added by asativum and appears on 40 lists
- murderwas added by asativum and appears on 71 lists
nkocharh commented on the list murders-of-crows
Yet another stupendous list, Asativum! I was all set to do this one, but you beat me to it.
I suggest people head on over to Wikipedia to match the collections up with their animals. And from that list, might I also suggest: bloat, skulk, flange, troop, sedge and tower.
And lastly, my friend has coined his own collective noun: a swagger of pirates. I suggest everyone put this to use in all future piratical descriptions.
December 13, 2006
asativum commented on the list murders-of-crows
Masterful. Thanks! Wasn't familiar with bloats, skulks, flanges, troops, sedges and towers, and I thought I knew a lot these.
As for a swagger of pirates -- well, I was originally planning to avoid "made up" collectives, but I can't resist this one. And aren't they all, at some point, made up anyway? Thus cracking the door to who knows how many more, I'm sure.
December 13, 2006
john commented on the list murders-of-crows
Just came across this one: a sord of ducks.
May 10, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list murders-of-crows
I just found this: a turmoil of squids. Squids! Think of it!
March 11, 2008
john commented on the list murders-of-crows
Found it where? In the recesses of your mind? ;-) No matter--it's perfect! A turmoil of squid. My new favorite word!
March 11, 2008
vanishedone commented on the list murders-of-crows
I left a couple of comments on /lists/4456 about collective noun coinages floating around in a ghostly fashion.
March 11, 2008
chained_bear commented on the list murders-of-crows
John, I found it in an O'Brian novel, but I didn't think anyone would want to see the citation. Likely it was The Truelove.
March 11, 2008
chained_bear commented on the list murders-of-crows
another one: file of pelicans (also O'Brian, this one from The Wine-Dark Sea)
March 14, 2008
fbharjo commented on the list murders-of-crows
jam of tarts
November 1, 2008
actung commented on the list murders-of-crows
just found a mulada of mules!
June 10, 2010
bajacalla commented on the list murders-of-crows
clowder (of cats)
kindle (of kittens)
June 17, 2010
asativum commented on the list murders-of-crows
So that's where Amazon got it! Thanks bajacalla and actung. Much appreciated -- hadn't heard clowder or mulada before.
June 17, 2010
actung commented on the list murders-of-crows
a cete is a company of badgers. who knew!
January 7, 2011
fbharjo commented on the list murders-of-crows
a harrase of horses
October 24, 2012
fbharjo commented on the list murders-of-crows
a gaze of raccoons
October 25, 2012
fbharjo commented on the list murders-of-crows
a rangale of deer
October 25, 2012