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Collective Noun for Pheasants

What Is a Group of Pheasants Called?

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A group of pheasants is called a bouquet.
Collective NounUsage
bouqueta bouquet of pheasants
collective noun for pheasants

bouquet of pheasants

Other Words for a Group of Pheasants

The term "bouquet" is typically used for pheasants in flight. Here are some other terms for a group of pheasants:
  • Nye or nide. Nye or nide is used to describe a group of pheasants on the ground. These words probably derive from the French word for nest, "nid." However, there is a competing theory that "nye" is a corruption of "an eye," which is an Old English word for "brood").
  • Brood. A brood of pheasants describes a family group, particularly a group with with chicks.
  • Covey or bevy. Similar to nye and nide, covey or bevy is also used for a small group on the ground.
  • Brace. A brace describes two pheasants.
Also of note, a male is called a "cock," and female is called a "hen."

What Type of Word is "Bouquet"?

The word "bouquet" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

"Bouquet Is" or "Bouquet Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "bouquet" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:
  • The bouquet is moving nearer. correct tick
  • The bouquet are moving in different directions. correct tick
Here are 300 more collective nouns for animals.
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