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covey

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/ˈkʌvi/ · cov-ey

A small group of animals, especially birds, that are often seen together.

Meanings

nounformal

A small group of animals, especially birds, that are often seen together.

پرندوں کا ایک چھوٹا سا گروہ جو اکثر ایک ساتھ نظر آتا ہے۔

گروہ

gruh

Synonyms

flockgroupbandگھٹنادستہجماعت

Antonyms

individualsingletonlonerانفرادیاکیلیتنہا

Common Collocations

  • a covey of quail
  • covey of birds
  • covey of partridges

Example Sentences

We spotted a covey of quail in the field.

ہم نے کھیت میں ایک گروہ کالی کو دیکھ لیا.

Hum ne khet mein aik guroh kaali ko dekh liya.

The covey of starlings migrated south for the winter.

ستاروں کا گروہ سردیوں کے لیے جنوب کی جانب ہجرت کر گیا.

Sitaron ka guroh sardiyon ke liye junub ki jaanib hijrat kar gaya.

We observed a covey of sparrows near the garden.

ہم نے باغ کے قریب چڑیاؤ کا ایک گروہ دیکھا.

Hum ne bagh ke qareeb chidiyaon ka aik guroh dekha.

Easily Confused With

cove:A cove is a small coastal inlet or bay, whereas a covey refers to a group of birds.

Word Family

coveying
verbگروہ بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'covey' as 'a cozy group of birds' to remember it relates to animals.

Imagine a warm, sunny field with a small group of birds chirping happily together.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "cove" — a small group or company

First known use: 15th century

The term covey has been used since the 15th century in reference to a small group of birds.