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A collective noun is used to describe a group or collection of things as a whole. A collective noun that describes a group of animals is also known as a term of venery. Some are specific to certain animals, whereas others overlap. Take our quiz to see if you know your herds from your hordes.
This quiz was published in June 2019
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