noun
Uncommon
nye
neye
Nye (noun) means a group of pheasants, especially when on the ground rather than in flight. Example: “A nye of pheasants scattered as the dog ran through the field.”
noun
1
A group of pheasants, especially when on the ground rather than in flight.
"A nye of pheasants scattered as the dog ran through the field."
How to use nye
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the old English collective nouns for animals, this one specifically for a group of pheasants.
Memory tip
It belongs to the same quirky tradition as "a murder of crows" or "a pride of lions."
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Etymology
Traced back through French nid to Latin nidus, meaning "nest" — the same root that gives English "nest" and "nidus."
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What does “nye” mean?
The word “nye” means a group of pheasants, especially when on the ground rather than in flight. In plain terms, one of the old English collective nouns for animals, this one specifically for a group of pheasants.
How do you pronounce “nye”?
“Nye” is pronounced neye (/naɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nye” in a sentence?
Here is “nye” used in a sentence: “A nye of pheasants scattered as the dog ran through the field.”
What part of speech is “nye”?
“Nye” is a noun.
Where does the word “nye” come from?
The word “nye” comes from Latin. Traced back through French nid to Latin nidus, meaning "nest" — the same root that gives English "nest" and "nidus.".
Is “nye” a common word?
“Nye” is an uncommon word in modern English.
