ста́йка — meaning in English

English meaning

• bevy noun A group of birds, especially quail, gathered together.
• covey noun A brood or family of partridges (family Phasianidae), which includes game birds such as grouse (tribe Tetraonini) and ptarmigans (tribe Tetraonini, genus Lagopus).

Senses

ста́йка is used for these senses in English:

• bevy (collective) A small group of persons, especially of girls and women.
• covey (figurative) A group or party of people; also, a group or set of things.

bevy — full definition

1. noun A group of birds, especially quail, gathered together.
2. noun A large group of people or things, especially an impressive gathering.

covey — full definition

1. noun A brood or family of partridges (family Phasianidae), which includes game birds such as grouse (tribe Tetraonini) and ptarmigans (tribe Tetraonini, genus Lagopus).
2. noun A group of other birds, such as quail (superfamily Phasianoidea).
3. noun A group or party of people; also, a group or set of things.

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