What is another word for the herds?

Pronunciation: [ðə hˈɜːdz] (IPA)

"The herds" typically refers to a group of domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, or goats. There are a number of other words that can be used as synonyms for "the herds", depending on the specific type of animal being referenced. For example, "the flock" is commonly used to refer to a group of sheep, while "the drove" can be used to describe a group of cattle or other livestock being led to market. "The pack" is often used to describe a group of wild animals, such as wolves or coyotes, while "the troupe" is sometimes used to refer to a group of performing animals like circus animals. Other synonyms include "the group", "the gang", and "the team".

What are the hypernyms for The herds?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The herds

  • The lions had come into the plateau in great quantities and the herds of little pigs dwindled fast. Those the lions spared, Kane slew, and tossed to the jackals. This racked Kane's heart, for he was a kindly man and this wholesale slaughter, even of pigs who would fall prey to hunting beasts anyhow, grieved him. But it was part of his plan of vengeance and he steeled his heart.
    Robert E. Howard
  • Transform the Animal into the Driver of the herds; let all thyself be Krishna. This is thy goal.
    Sri Aurobindo

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