Collective Nouns — Our Blog — Just a Little Further

I know this is a weird topic, but it's one I get a kick out of. You probably already know that a “collective” noun is a single word that denotes a group of individuals...like a herd of buffalo. Well, these collective designations fascinate me. A “mob” of kangaroos or a “gaggle” of geese. Unfortunately, some animals don't have a collective specific to them or the collective noun assigned to them is boring. This came to mind when I looked outside at my sister's snow-covered back yard this morning and saw a “flock” of turkeys. Flock is pretty much used for all birds … how boring. How about a “trot” of turkeys or “snood” or something a bit more imaginative? Anyhow, I spent time putting together a page on our website … just for collectives I've collected. When I couldn't find an appropriate collective or didn't like the “assigned” one, I just made one up … because I can. Here's a sample and check out the website for more.