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Definition of “bevy

bevy (ˈbɛvɪPronunciation for bevy

Definitions

noun

Word forms: plural, bevies
  1. a flock of quails
  2. a group, esp of girls
  3. a group of roedeer

Word Origin

C15: of uncertain origin

Usage examples

  • A gracefully arched rococo hall, resonant with the sound of violins, its gilded mirrors lit by a bevy of crystal chandeliers.
    Appiganesi, Lisa, Dreams of Innocence (1994)
  • He followed it with'I Need a Girl (Parts 1 and 2) ', writhing amongst a bevy of dancers.
    NME (New Musical Express) (2002)
  • Four hours at the park can be excused if there's a bevy of offence.
    Ottawa Sun (2003)
  • But hurry -there's a bevy of beauties all eager to win so get your entry in today!
    Sun, News of the World (2001)
  • When he came over to London a meeting was arranged in a hotel banqueting suite with the usual bevy of photographers to the fore.
    Shapiro, Helen, Walking Back to Happiness (1994)

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