flock1
n.
- a number of birds moving or resting together.
▸a number of domestic animals, especially sheep, goats, or geese, that are kept together.
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(a flock/flocks)
a large number or crowd.
- a Christian congregation under the charge of a particular minister.
v.
- congregate in a flock.
- move or go together in a crowd.
Etymology
OE flocc (in the sense ‘a band or body of people’), of unknown origin.
flock2
n.
- a soft material for stuffing cushions and quilts, made of wool refuse or torn-up cloth.
▸powdered wool or cloth, used in making flock wallpaper.
- a lock or tuft of wool or cotton.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr. floc, from L. floccus (see floccus).