covey
/ˈkʌvi/ noun C2- A brood or family of partridges (family Phasianidae), which includes game birds such as grouse (tribe Tetraonini) and ptarmigans (tribe Tetraonini, genus Lagopus).
- A group of other birds, such as quail (superfamily Phasianoidea).
- A group or party of people; also, a group or set of things.
Plural covies
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Who would chirp you to sleep, or call for you the covey of answering birds?” The Birdcatcher spared his life, and determined to pick out a fine young Cock just attaining to his comb.
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