Contents
- 1 What is the term for group of sheep?
- 2 Is a herd of sheep correct?
- 3 What do you call a group of sheep or goats?
- 4 What do you call a group of goats?
- 5 What do you call a group of kittens?
- 6 What is a group of snakes called?
- 7 How do you say a flock of sheep?
- 8 Can I say sheeps?
- 9 What is a flock of fish called?
- 10 What is a group of squirrels called?
- 11 What is a group of Platypus called?
- 12 What is a group of crabs called?
- 13 What is a group of humans called?
- 14 What is a group of children called?
- 15 What is a group of foxes called?
What is the term for group of sheep?
The common name for someone who tends a flock of sheep is indeed “shepherd,” and the occupation is called “sheepherder,” but the common name used for a group of sheep is “flock.” “Cattle” is a plural form.
Is a herd of sheep correct?
A flock of sheep and a herd of deer. A herd of sheep is correct.
What do you call a group of sheep or goats?
Groups of goats or sheep is called Herd.
What do you call a group of goats?
Goat. A herd, tribe or trip goats.
What do you call a group of kittens?
The collective noun for a group of kittens is known as a kindle. It relates to the verb to kindle which means ‘to give birth to young’.
What is a group of snakes called?
A group of snakes is generally a pit, nest, or den, but they’re generally thought of as solitary creatures, so collective nouns for specific types of snakes are more fanciful.
How do you say a flock of sheep?
A group of sheep is called a drove, flock or herd.
Can I say sheeps?
No, “sheeps” is not a gramatical English word. The plural of sheep is also sheep. English has a number of nouns whose plural is the same as the singular.
What is a flock of fish called?
The most common collective nouns for a group of fish in general are school and shoal. Both the words have evolved from the same common Dutch root ‘schole’ meaning a troop or crowd.
What is a group of squirrels called?
A dray or scurry of squirrels.
What is a group of Platypus called?
A PADDLE of Platypus The cutest collective noun since a ‘Cuddle’ of puppies or a ‘Waddle’ of penguins.
What is a group of crabs called?
Did you know a group of crabs is called a consortium?
What is a group of humans called?
Flock, pod, troop, gaggle, pack, tribe.
What is a group of children called?
A group of children = crowd.
What is a group of foxes called?
A group of foxes is called a skulk. The word skulk comes from a Scandinavian word, and generally means to wait, lurk or move stealthily. Foxes have a bit of a reputation for being sneaky so this word seems to work quite well!