A Drudge of Lexicographers Presents: Collective Nouns | Merriam-Webster - 0 views
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julianashank20 on 17 May 20This article discusses English's complicated rules for naming groups of animals. One fun example is "an exaltation of larks." The article details the history and madness behind these fun names. It also discusses whether or not these terms of venery deserve entry into the dictionary if they aren't regularly used. What do you think?