noun

herd

herd, drove, flock

A herd of cattle was grazing in the field.

A herd of cattle was grazing in the field.

The farmer will herd the sheep into the pen.

The farmer will herd the sheep into the pen.

a herd of ((animals)) a group of animals of the same type A herd of elephants crossed the river.

Synonyms: flock, drove, pack

From Old English 'heord' meaning 'a herd, flock, care, custody', from Proto-Germanic *herdō.

It sounds like 'heard'. Imagine you 'heard' a herd of elephants approaching.

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