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Collective Noun for Turkeys
What Is a Group of Turkeys Called?
A group of turkeys is called a rafter.Collective Noun | Usage |
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rafter | a rafter of turkeys |

rafter of turkeys
Other Words for a Group of Turkeys
While rafter is the most common collective noun for turkeys, a group of turkeys is also called a raffle.What Type of Word is "Rafter"?
The word "rafter" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Rafter Is" or "Rafter Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "rafter" 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 rafter is moving nearer.
- The rafter are moving in different directions.
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